Alexander Cognac
Cocktail avec alcool
Catégorie : Alcoolisé
Origine : Afrique
Ingrédients
- muscade
- 4 cl de cognac
- 2 cl de crème de cacao blanc
- 2 cl de crème de cacao brun
- 8 cl de crème fraiche
Préparation
Pour the cognac into a glass and, in a mixing tin, combine the brown and white crème de cacao as well as the heavy cream. Stir these three ingredients well, then carefully pour them over the back of a spoon into the glass filled with cognac. Sprinkle with nutmeg, then serve. You can also replace the cognac with gin.
Histoire
The Cognac Alexander belongs to the great family of “Alexanders,” a creamy cocktail that appeared in the early 20th century. Its oldest known version is generally associated with the gin-based Alexander, popularized in Anglo-American bar circles before and after the First World War. The cognac variation, often called the Brandy Alexander, later established itself as a richer, smoother adaptation, with cognac replacing gin to bring notes of dried fruit, wood, and grape.
Its precise origin remains tied to the European and American bar world rather than to a documented birth in Africa. However, the association of cognac with drinking traditions shaped by colonial and commercial exchanges between Europe and the African continent sometimes explains the mention of an African origin in certain modern classifications. Historically, cognac is a French spirit, but its international spread was largely driven by trade routes linking Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
The classic Alexander Cognac cocktail recipe is based on the balance between the aromatic power of cognac, the sweetness of white and brown crème de cacao, and the smoothness of fresh cream. Nutmeg, often added as a garnish, is part of its flavor and visual identity. This cocktail has remained an iconic digestif in the classic repertoire, appreciated for its velvety texture and indulgent profile, typical of 20th-century creamy cocktails.