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Spiced Alexander

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (8)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Cacao & coffee spiced rum
1/2 fl oz Giffard White Crème de Cacao Liqueur
1/2 fl oz Brown/dark crème de cacao liqueur
3/4 fl oz Whipping cream
1/3 fl oz Egg white (pasteurised) or Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Retro Fizz 1910 7oz

Prepare

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

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker.
  2. DRY SHAKE (without ice).
  3. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Dust with freshly grated nutmeg.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 5/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 5/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Spiced Alexander contains 245 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 17.44% alc./vol. (34.88° proof)
  • 20.1 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Whipping cream — Dairy
  • Egg white (pasteurised) — Eggs
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History

Created by yours truly.

Review

As the name suggests, this riff on a Brandy Alexander has a delicately spicy finish that cuts through the creaminess.

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Comments & Discussion

Cardinal Zin
There’s egg white in the list of ingredients, so wondering if DRY SHAKING should be added to the instructions.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Agreed. Would be beneficial. Now added above.
score: 0