Bartending/Cocktails/Alexander

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Alexander
Flavour	Chocolate
Units	1.3
Standard drinks	1.0

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The Alexander is said to be named after Czar Alexander II of Russia.

[edit] Ingredients

• 1/2 shot Gin or Brandy
• 1/2 shot Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 1/2 shot White creme de cacao

[edit] Garnishes

• Nutmeg

[edit] Instructions

1. Combine ingredients over ice
2. Shake and strain into glass
3. Sprinkle nutmeg on top

[edit] Notes

• Do not attempt to combine the Gin and Brandy Alexander into a single drink.

[edit] Related Cocktails

• This drink is an ancestor of a popular modern drink: the White Russian.