Method
How to make Alexander
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a cocktail glass and keep a whole nutmeg ready for the final garnish.
- 02
Measure the cognac, brown crème de cacao, and fresh cream into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker two-thirds with fresh ice cubes.
- 04
Shake hard for 12–15 seconds to chill and lightly aerate the cream.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled cocktail glass for a smooth surface.
- 06
Grate a light, even layer of fresh nutmeg over the top and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Alexander taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessHigh · 4/5
- SournessNone · 0/5
- BitternessVery low · 1/5
- StrengthMedium · 3/5
- FreshnessVery low · 1/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
Alexander: ingredient choices
Is this Alexander made with gin or cognac?
Kokto’s published version specifies cognac, crème de cacao and heavy cream. Follow this cognac specification; the name alone is not enough to identify every Alexander variation.
Compare Grasshopper: ingredients and measuresMaking more than one?
Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of AlexanderMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
Quick answers
Alexander questions
What is in a Alexander?
Kokto’s build uses cognac, crème de cacao, and heavy cream.
How long does a Alexander take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Alexander prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Alexander alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B001seed.recipe.alexander · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved