Alexander
The Alexander is a medium gin creamy cocktail, creamy and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official unforgettables cocktails.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 59 out of 100
- Bitter
- 14 out of 100
- Herbal
- 23 out of 100
- Creamy
- 96 out of 100
- Boozy
- 29 out of 100
How to make an Alexander
To make an Alexander, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: ½ oz gin, ½ oz Creme de Cacao, 2 oz light cream and 1 nutmeg.
You'll need
- Gin½ oz
- Creme de Cacao½ oz
- Light cream2 oz
- Nutmeg1
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add gin, creme de cacao, light cream and nutmeg to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Light cream blends in smoothly only with a hard shake.
Alexander questions
What does an Alexander taste like?
Mostly creamy and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 9% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Alexander?
About 9% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Alexander and an Ace?
Both use gin and light cream. The Alexander adds Creme de Cacao and nutmeg, while the Ace uses grenadine and egg white. The Ace is the stronger of the two.
Should an Alexander be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: light cream needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What glass do you serve an Alexander in?
A cocktail glass.