Cherry Alexander
A berry and creamy vodka cocktail ∙ Dry shake ∙ 5 min ∙ 13.1% ABV ∙
The Cherry Alexander is an Alexander made with vanilla vodka and cherry liqueur, shaken with white crème de cacao, cream and egg white.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Vanilla vodka 30 mlCherry liqueur 15 mlWhite Crème de Cacao 15 mlSingle cream/half-and-half 30 mlEgg white 10 ml
- Strain back into the shaker
- Dry shake (without ice)
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry
Tips
- After the ice shake, dry shake for another 15-20 seconds; skip it and the drink is thin and the foam soon collapses.
History
The Cherry Alexander is a variation on the Alexander that keeps the cream-and-crème-de-cacao base but replaces the gin or brandy with vanilla vodka and adds cherry liqueur and egg white, giving the drink a cherry-forward twist.
Cream and crème de cacao have been in the Alexander since its first appearance in print, in 1914.
FAQ
What is in a Cherry Alexander?
30 ml vanilla vodka, 15 ml cherry liqueur, 15 ml white crème de cacao, 30 ml cream (or half-and-half) and 10 ml egg white. The vanilla vodka replaces the classic Alexander's brandy or gin, and the cherry liqueur and egg white are added.
How do you make an Alexander cocktail?
A classic Alexander shakes a base spirit (traditionally gin or brandy) with crème de cacao and cream and strains it up. The Cherry Alexander uses vanilla vodka, adds cherry liqueur and egg white, and is shaken twice: with ice to chill, then without ice to foam the egg white.
Is a Cherry Alexander shaken or stirred?
Shaken twice: first with ice to chill and dilute, then strained back into the shaker and shaken again without ice for 15–20 seconds. Without the dry shake, the drink stays thin and the foam fades fast.
What glass is a Cherry Alexander served in?
A coupe glass, served up without ice and finished with a maraschino cherry.
