Alexander Cocktail Recipe

Indulge in the creamy decadence of the Alexander Cocktail! This sophisticated dessert cocktail, inspired by a Nestlé Brazil recipe, blends the rich warmth of cognac with the smooth sweetness of crème de cacao. Perfect for ending a special evening, this easy-to-make recipe uses readily available ingredients and comes together in minutes. The velvety texture, achieved with table cream (or half-and-half), is balanced by a hint of lime and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Get ready to impress your guests with this effortlessly elegant cocktail!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Calories 82.9 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Alexander Cocktail

  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 2 ounces cognac
  • 1 ounce crème de cacao
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • zest of ½ lime
  • crushed ice (to fill 6 glasses)
  • generous dusting of ground cinnamon
  • 1 cinnamon stick (per glass, for garnish)

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How to Make Alexander Cocktail

  1. Combine 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half), 2 ounces cognac, 1 ounce crème de cacao, 1 tablespoon sugar, and the zest of ½ lime in a blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Fill six shallow cocktail glasses or champagne flutes with crushed ice.
  4. Pour the blended mixture evenly over the ice in each glass.
  5. Sprinkle each cocktail with a generous dusting of ground cinnamon.
  6. Garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick for stirring and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

18g

Carbs

2g

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