The original Alexander cocktail consisted of equal parts gin, crème de cacao liqueur and cream. Over time, other spirits were substituted for the gin – brandy being most.
The most common variation of the Alexander is the Brandy Alexander, made with brandy. Similarly, a Coffee Alexander substitutes coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa) for gin, and a Blue Alexander substitutes blue Curaçao for crème de cacao. Other variations exist.
Main alcohol: Cognac, Chocolate liqueur
Ingredients: 1 oz Cognac, 1 oz Light cream, 1 oz White crème de cacao
Preparation: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain contents into a cocktail glass. Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve.
Served: Straight up; without ice
Standard garnish: Nutmeg
Drinkware: Cocktail glass (also in Martini glass)