AuthorThe Cocktails Must FlowCategoryEgg White, Grated Nutmeg, London Dry Gin, Single Cream, White Creme de CacaoDifficultyBeginnerThe Alexander is a creamy cocktail which dates back to approximately 1915, appearing in Recipes for Mixed Drinks by Hugo Ensslin in 1916.
45 ml dry gin
22.50 ml white cream de cacao
22.50 ml single cream
10 ml egg white
Grated nutmeg for garnish
1
Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2
Add all ingredients to the shaker and shake until well-chilled.
3
Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe.
4
Garnish with a dusting of grated nutmeg.
Difford's Guide has a history of the Alexander.
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Ingredients
45 ml dry gin
22.50 ml white cream de cacao
22.50 ml single cream
10 ml egg white
Grated nutmeg for garnish
Directions
1
Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2
Add all ingredients to the shaker and shake until well-chilled.
3
Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe.
4
Garnish with a dusting of grated nutmeg.