Cherry Alexander

Serve in a Coupe glass...
1	fl oz	Vanilla infused Ketel One vodka
½	fl oz	Cherry Heering Liqueur
½	fl oz	Creme de cacao liqueur (white)
1	fl oz	Single cream / half-and-half

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker. DRY SHAKE (without ice) and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Luxardo Maraschino cherry

Comment:

A rich Black Forest Gateau like fruity twist on the creamy classic.

Variant:

Alexander

About:

Created by Wayne Collins for Maxxium UK.

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