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Alexander

Alexander is a cocktail made with Gin, Creme De Cacao, Light Cream, and Nutmeg. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic11% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

196 kcalCalories
11%ABV
7.2gSugar
8.8gCarbs
0.55Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice and strain contents into a cocktail glass.Shaken
  2. Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve.Top

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SpiceBotanical

Supporting notes

ChocolateCitrusCocoaHerbalJuniper

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Full-bodied
  • Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

Variations

Easy ways to adjust Alexander

For a lighter version, reduce the creamy or sweet elements and increase chill or dilution. For a richer version, lean into chocolate, coffee, vanilla or darker spirit notes without losing balance.

When to choose it

How to decide if Alexander is right for you

Alexander is best when you want a softer, richer drink with dessert-style appeal. Choose it after food or when creamy texture matters more than crisp acidity. The listed serve is about 11.0% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Alexander if...

Skip Alexander if you want a clean, dry or refreshing drink. Creamy and dessert-style cocktails are better when richness and softness are part of the appeal.

About this drink

The Alexander is an early 20th-century creamy cocktail family rather than a drink with one perfectly settled origin. It is usually understood as a gin, crème de cacao and cream template that later helped make the Brandy Alexander more famous.

When to serve

  • DessertSuggested from its chocolate and cream notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
  • After DinnerSuggested from its chocolate and cream notes.
  • Winter / CozySuggested from its chocolate and spice notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Gin1/2 oz

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Light Cream2 oz

Half-And-HalfWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Half-and-half can replace light cream when a slightly lighter texture is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Heavy CreamWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use slightly less at first if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes
Heavy cream can replace light cream when a richer, thicker texture is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make an Alexander at home?
Yes. The Alexander uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.