Alexander (cocktail) Alexander (cocktail) The Alexander is a cocktail consisting of some form of alcohol, Cocoa Liqueur (Crème de cacao), and cream. Alexander Cocktail Twist of orange peel. Stir and serve. Alexander Cocktail Shake well in a mixing glass with cracked ice, strain and serve. The most common variation of the Alexander is the Brandy Alexander, made with brandy. Similarly, a Coffee Alexander substitutes coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa) for gin, and a Blue Alexander substitutes blue Curaçao for crème de cacao. Other variations exist. In "Jack's Manual" (1910) there is another cocktail called The Alexander which is a mixture of rye
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