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Bourbon Alexander

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (50)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
2⁄3 fl oz Giffard White Crème de Cacao Liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Malibu Original coconut rum liqueur
5⁄6 fl oz Whipping cream

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in a Retro Coupe

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of grated nutmeg.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Dust with freshly grated nutmeg.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Bourbon Alexander contains 285 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 19.89% alc./vol. (39.78° proof)
  • 22.4 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Whipping cream — Dairy

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

Review

It may be creamy, but this cocktail has a kick. It tastes and looks, much better with a quality white crème de cacao than a dark crème de cacao. A generous splash of sweet, low alcohol strength coconut liqueur surprisingly doesn't overly sweeten and adds nutty depth to the cacao. The nutmeg dusting is critical and much more than a mere garnish.

Variations/similar cocktails

Brandy Alexander
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Comments & Discussion

Temirlan Premium Member
I used 40ml of Wild Turkey 101, it seems that I should have used a little bit less
score: 1
Justin Aniello
I did a side by side of Brandy, Tequila, and Bourbon Alexanders. I found the Brandy and Bourbon both were good, the Tequila one to me was off. The Brandy slightly wins out for me though I did like the coconut in the Bourbon.

The beginning with creamy bourbon and the end with creamy coconut are both great but there is this transition in the middle where they fight for supremacy and don't quite go together.
score: 1
Shannon Brown
Wonderful choice if you want something sweet with a kick. I used Mangaroca Batida de Coco which has a natural creamy coconut flavor and is delicious in this cocktail.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
This was outstanding. Perfect for a dessert cocktail or after dinner. Used a toasted coconut rum which is a bit stronger, but less sweet than the liqueur. Coconut adds a subtle flavour, but not overpowering. Like a bourbon flavoured chocolate bar. WOW.
score: 2
Peter M Premium Member
John, I'm curious which white crème de cacao liqueur you used, if you remember.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Giffard's Creme de cacao (white)
score: 2
Amarette Speights
I’m not a coconut fan. Is there a suggested substitution? Or an identical cocktail with another liqueur? I could always do a a coffee flavor or dark cacao.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Please see link to Brandy Alexander above and follow the recipe substituting bourbon for brandy.
score: 1
Chris Dimal
Exactly as said. Truly delightful. There's a wonderful creaminess and decadence, along with the baking spices of the Bourbon. Beautiful.
score: 1

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