Alexander (cocktail): Difference between revisions
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Shake well in a mixing glass with cracked ice, strain and serve. |
Shake well in a mixing glass with cracked ice, strain and serve. |
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This book was not published until 1917 |
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Catalog of Copyright Entries. Part 1. [A] Group 1. Books. New Series - Page 427 by Library of Congress. Copyright Office in 1917 |
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"(17-15057) 2618 Ensslin, Hugo R. Recipes for mixed drinks, by Hugo R. Ensslin. [New York, Fox printing house, ... HR Ensslin" |
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The Alexander is not listed by name or ingredient in this book. Here is an actual early reference Anthony Trent, master criminal - Page 245 by Wyndham Martyn in 1918 |
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"Monmouth was a careful soul for all his gentle languors and sauntered into the tap room and demanded an Alexander cocktail. As became a son of Wisconsin, Oscar was free and friendly." |
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The drink was likely named after the popular ragtime song, "Alexander's Ragtime Band" which was covered literally hundreds of times from 1910 - today and was even followed by a 1938 film by the same name. |
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==Variations== |
==Variations== |
Revision as of 23:55, 23 April 2014
IBA official cocktail | |
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Type | Cocktail |
Base spirit | |
Served |
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Standard garnish | nutmeg |
Standard drinkware | Cocktail glass |
IBA specified ingredients† |
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Preparation | Shake all ingredients with ice and strain contents into a cocktail glass. Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve. |
The Alexander is a gin cocktail consisting of gin, Chocolate Liqueur (Crème de cacao), and Cream.
Earliest citation
Recipes for Mixed Drinks, by Hugo Ensslin, 1915
Alexander Cocktail
- 1/3 El Bart gin
- 1/3 Crème de Cacao
- 1/3 Sweet Cream
Shake well in a mixing glass with cracked ice, strain and serve.
This book was not published until 1917
Catalog of Copyright Entries. Part 1. [A] Group 1. Books. New Series - Page 427 by Library of Congress. Copyright Office in 1917
"(17-15057) 2618 Ensslin, Hugo R. Recipes for mixed drinks, by Hugo R. Ensslin. [New York, Fox printing house, ... HR Ensslin"
The Alexander is not listed by name or ingredient in this book. Here is an actual early reference Anthony Trent, master criminal - Page 245 by Wyndham Martyn in 1918
"Monmouth was a careful soul for all his gentle languors and sauntered into the tap room and demanded an Alexander cocktail. As became a son of Wisconsin, Oscar was free and friendly."
The drink was likely named after the popular ragtime song, "Alexander's Ragtime Band" which was covered literally hundreds of times from 1910 - today and was even followed by a 1938 film by the same name.
Variations
The most common variation of the Alexander is the Brandy Alexander, made with brandy instead of gin. Similarly, a Coffee Alexander substitutes coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa) for gin, and a Blue Alexander substitutes blue curacao for crème de cacao. Other variations exist.[1]
In Jack's Manual (1910) 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.[2]