Cherry Alexander

Cherry Alexander image
Serve in
a Coupe glass...
1 shot Vanilla infused Ketel One vodka
½ shot Cherry Heering Liqueur BUY
½ shot De Kuyper White creme de cacao
1 shot 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

Origin:

Created by Wayne Collins for Maxxium UK.

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Alexander cocktail

The original Alexander cocktail consisted of equal parts gin, crème de cacao liqueur and cream. Over time, other spirits were substituted for the gin – brandy being most popular. The formula has...

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