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Alexander cocktails
The original Alexander cocktail consisted of equal parts gin, crème de cacao liqueur and cream. Over time, other spirits were substituted for the gin...
Sue Brown
9th May 2023 at 21:22
I recently had (and enjoyed!) a Willem Alexander in Amsterdam. This was made with Rutte Old Tom Genever, crème de cacao, Eau de Ma Tante liqueur and condensed milk. I can’t seem to source Eau de ma Tante liqueur in the UK. What do you think would be a good substitute?
10th May 2023 at 07:11
I've added A. V. Wees Eau De Ma Tante Liqueur to Difford's Guide as a cherry brandy but without sampling it's difficult to suggest alternatives. It is made in Amsterdam with sweet Dutch cherries and fresh sour cherries from Belgian steeped in brandy, with fresh peaches infused with eau-de-vie, and fresh raspberry juice blended with distillates of raspberries and cherries.