Alexander

Name: Alexander
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: London dry gin — 45 ml; White Crème de Cacao — 20 ml; Single cream/half-and-half — 20 ml; Egg white (pasteurised) — 10 ml

A sweet and creamy gin cocktail ∙ Double shake ∙ 5 min ∙ 22.1%

Ingredients

~195 kcal per serving

Servings

London dry gin45 ml
White Crème de Cacao20 ml
Single cream/half-and-half20 ml
Egg white (pasteurised)10 ml

Garnish

Grated nutmeg

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Dry shake all ingredients: London dry gin 45 mlWhite Crème de Cacao 20 mlSingle cream/half-and-half 20 mlEgg white 10 ml
Shake again with ice
Fine strain into the chilled glass
Garnish with grated nutmeg

History

Alexander is a creamy, elegant cocktail dating back to the early 20th century. Known for its delicate balance of gin, crème de cacao, and cream, this classic offers a smooth, dessert-like experience beloved for decades. Its popularity peaked during Prohibition as a way to mask rough homemade spirits, making it a historic classic with lasting appeal.