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.
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17 comments:

  1. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdDecember 10, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    Mmm anything with crème de cacao sounds good to me!

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  2. Tanya (a Taste of T)December 10, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Mmmm breakfast :)

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  3. NikkiDecember 10, 2010 at 11:17 AM

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

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  4. GloriaDecember 10, 2010 at 12:57 PM

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

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  5. a little black cloud in a dressDecember 10, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    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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  6. Laura BearDecember 10, 2010 at 1:52 PM

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

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  7. UnknownDecember 10, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Oh my gosh this sounds heavenly!

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  8. lizzie [love your way]December 10, 2010 at 3:57 PM

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

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  9. Ana DegenaarDecember 10, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    Oh Alexander II... I need you!

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  10. UnknownDecember 10, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    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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  11. jacin {lovely little details}December 10, 2010 at 5:24 PM

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

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  12. AmberDecember 10, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    now that looks like a classy drink

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  13. Mighty BurnsDecember 10, 2010 at 6:59 PM

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

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  14. Style, She WroteDecember 10, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    That looks frothy and delicious! Yum! Happy Friday!

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  15. ADecember 10, 2010 at 8:15 PM

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

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  16. Punctuation MarkDecember 10, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    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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  17. Oh, My DarlingDecember 22, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    Wow, this sounds wonderfully gluttonous!

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