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Alexander (IBA)

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The Alexander that we have here is made with cognac. We found this through the International Bartenders Association (IBA) and it is really the most basic Alexander recipe we could find. This Alexander is actually a variation of the Alexander that was invented in the 1930s that was made with gin. This Alexander with cognac and Creme de Cacao really has a nice deep spicy chocolate flavour and the cream creates a wonderfully silky profile.

Recipe Source

Recipe: International Bartenders Association →

Recipe source: International Bartenders Association

Alexander (IBA)

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The Alexander that we have here is made with cognac. We found this through the International Bartenders Association (IBA) and it is really the most basic Alexander recipe we could find. This Alexander is actually a variation of the Alexander that was invented in the 1930s that was made with gin. This Alexander with cognac and Creme de Cacao really has a nice deep spicy chocolate flavour and the cream creates a wonderfully silky profile.

Origin

The Alexander is thought to be invented in the 1930’s but no one is quite sure. One of the theories is that a bartender named Troy Alexander invented it at a Bar called Rector’s.

Notes

While the original Alexander was made with gin this one is made with cognac. A popular variation is the Brandy Alexander which is made with, well, brandy. You could actually use any number of other spirits to produce a huge variation of Alexander.

The fresh ground nutmeg garnish is a really nice touch but if you'd prefer to use no nutmeg it is not required.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Alexander (IBA)
Ingredients
1 Ounce(s) Cognac ingredient
1 Ounce(s) Créme de Cacao - Dark ingredient
Cream
1 Ounce(s) Cream ingredient
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Garnish
Nutmeg
Nutmeg supply
Prep: Fresh Ground
Drinkware
Coupe
Coupe tool
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Tool
Microplane
Microplane tool
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Standard Shaker
Standard Shaker tool
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Directions

Steps: Alexander (IBA)
1
Shake 1 min
Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts. Always use fresh ice.

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