Walnut Alexander

Serve in Martini glass...
1¾	fl oz	Cognac
½	fl oz	Toschi Nocello liqueur
¼	fl oz	Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup
½	fl oz	Single cream / half-and-half
¼	fl oz	Pasteurised egg white (optional)

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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:

Dust with grated nutmeg

Comment:

One to accompany the nutty chocolates from the after-dinner selection box.

About:

Created in 2008 by yours truly at The Cabinet Room, London, England.

See our Alexander cocktail page for more information on the origins of the Alexander cocktail.

Nutrition:

212 calories

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