Alexander (cocktail)

Alexander
Cocktail
Type	Cocktail
Base spirit	Gin;
Served	Straight up: chilled, without ice
Standard garnish	nutmeg
Standard drinkware	Cocktail glass
Commonly used ingredients	30 ml Gin; 30 ml crème de cacao (brown); 30 ml fresh cream;
Preparation	Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Commonly served	After dinner

The Alexander is a cocktail consisting of gin or brandy, cocoa liqueur (crème de cacao), and cream. A variation, the Brandy Alexander, uses cognac instead of gin.

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