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Alexander

The Washington Post, November 28, 2007
  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

The Alexander is a versatile drink that every home bartender should break out during the holidays. It can be made with gin or cognac, preferably Pierre Ferrand Ambre. Or try a variation by Spirits columnist Jason Wilson: the Pear Alexander, which uses Belle de Brillet.

Some cocktail purists insist that a Brandy Alexander should actually be called a Panama. Ignore them.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces gin, cognac or Belle de Brillet
  • 3/4 ounce heavy cream
  • 3/4 ounce white creme de cacao
  • Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

Directions:

Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with ice. Add the gin, cognac or Belle de Brillet, then the heavy cream and white creme de cacao. Shake well and strain into a martini glass. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from "Imbibe!" by David Wondrich (Perigee Trade, 2007).

Tested by Michael Taylor for The Washington Post.
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(Bill O'Leary)
Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 262
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 8g 12
Saturated Fat: 5g 25
Cholesterol: 29mg 10
Sodium: 10mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 9g 3
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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