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Chocolate 1.3 1.0
Unit of alcohol
The Alexander is said to be named after Czar Alexander II of Russia.
Ingredients
1/2 shot Gin or Brandy
1/2 shot Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1/2 shot White creme de cacao
Garnishes
Nutmeg
Instructions
Combine ingredients over ice
Shake and strain into glass
Sprinkle nutmeg on top
Notes
Do not attempt to combine the Gin and Brandy Alexander into a single drink.
Related Cocktails
This drink is an ancestor of a popular modern drink: the White Russian.
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