Alexander II

Friday, December 10, 2010

The original Alexander was made with gin, but I actually prefer this classic cocktail with Armagnac, which gives it a bit more sweetness. This 1940's favorite is perfect for holiday parties, and a terrific use of the dusty bottle of brandy hiding in your liquor cabinet!


Alexander II

1 oz of brandy
1 oz of heavy cream
3/4 oz of crème de cacao

Combine brandy, cream and crème de cacao in a cocktail shaker with ice; shake for no more than 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.


Notes: Armagnac is a special breed of brandy produced in the region of Armagnac in Gascony, in southwestern France. It has a particular bite that serves this creamy cocktail well.


Photo by Romulo Yanes for Gourmet.

18 comments:

  1. Mmm anything with crème de cacao sounds good to me!

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  2. Yum! I love classic cocktails. What is it about your blog that makes me want to drink? ;)

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  3. i love this photo - no unnecessary garnishes or add-ins cluttering the glass, just unadulterated bliss!

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  4. this sounds good. I think a trip to the liquor store is in order. Random fact: I live in a dry city, and I have to drive 20 miles to buy liquor. Boo!

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  5. oh that sounds great. And what a lovely photo too!

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  6. Oh my gosh this sounds heavenly!

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  7. love this! looks/sounds delicious. your drinks are exceptional, lena!

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  8. I have yet to taste Alexander. Sounds delicious. Perhaps I will venture down satisfaction lane and make it this weekend. Done and Done.

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  9. thank you for the lovely comment!! i love your blog - consider yourself + 1 follower :)

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  10. now that looks like a classy drink

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  11. mmmm creamy cocktail :) You had me at gin :) and the picture lol

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  12. That looks frothy and delicious! Yum! Happy Friday!

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  13. sounds great, really like the simplicity of the photo as well!

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  14. i love this!!! creamy drinks are the best for the holidays... thanks for sticking around during my MIA days... have a great weekend!

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  15. Wow, this sounds wonderfully gluttonous!

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