Alexander
The Alexander is one of the IBA Unforgettables: 3 ingredients in equal parts, shaken and served in a coupe. That makes 114 ml in the glass: a middling measure.
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
In the glass114 ml
Strength17.1%
Ingredients
- 30 mlcognac
- 30 mlbrown crème de cacao
- 30 mlfresh cream
Method
- Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
- Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish: Sprinkle fresh ground nutmeg on top.
What it tastes like
- bitter → sweet
- Sweetness shows without covering: it comes from brown crème de cacao, with 0.6 out of 10 of bitterness holding it back.
- round → sour
- No citrus to wake it up: it arrives round, the 9th least sour of 186.
- light → strong
- 17.1% after dilution: the middle band, 68th of 186.
Its closest neighbour is the White Russian: 86 out of 100 for similarity.
Five that come close
- White RussianMore bitter and 5 degrees stronger.
- GrasshopperSweeter and 4 degrees lighter.
- Porto FlipMore sour and with tawny port in place of cognac.
- Dark ‘N’ StormyMore bitter, more sour and 4 degrees lighter.
- ParadiseMore sour and 4 degrees stronger.
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Recipe source: IBA · checked on 30 October 2026