Alexander (cocktail)


The Alexander is a cocktail consisting of cognac, Cocoa Liqueur, and cream.

Earliest citations

;Jack's Manual on The Vintage & Production, Care & Handling of Wines, Liquors &c., by Jacob Abraham Grohusko, 1910
Alexander Cocktail
Twist of orange peel. Stir and serve.
;Recipes for Mixed Drinks, by Hugo Ensslin, 1915
Alexander Cocktail
Shake well in a mixing glass with cracked ice, strain and serve.

Variations

The most common variation of the Alexander is the Brandy Alexander, made with brandy. Similarly, a Coffee Alexander substitutes coffee liqueur for gin, and a Blue Alexander substitutes blue Curaçao for crème de cacao. Other variations exist.
In Jack's Manual there is another cocktail called The Alexander which is a mixture of rye whiskey and Bénédictine. It is unclear whether or not this has any relation to the cream-based version.