alexander

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See also: Alexander

English

an alexander made with gin

Etymology

Unknown. Apparently from either the given name or the surname Alexander, but the connection is unclear. Attested since the early 20th century.

Pronunciation

Noun

alexander (plural alexanders)

  1. A cocktail made of cognac or gin, white crème de cacao, and light cream.
    • 1914, Jacques Straub, Drinks, Hotel Monthly Press, page 17:
      Alexander cocktail
      3/4 jigger rye whiskey.
      1/4 jigger Benedictine.
      Twist orange peel on top. Stir.
    • 1933, Julien Proskauer, What'll You Have ?: A Not Too Dry Text Book about Cocktails, →OCLC, page 80:
      Alexander Cocktail
      1/3 Creme de Cocoa
      1/3 Gin
      1/3 Sweet Cream

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