Mint Gin Alexander Cocktail (and the classic gin version)

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Mint Gin Alexander Cocktail (and the classic gin version)

This mint gin Alexander takes the vintage charm of the classic cocktail and adds a subtle hint of menthe to proceedings. Colour is optional, depending on the type of creme de menthe used.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Alcoholic Drink

Cuisine: American, British, Worldwide

Servings:

Calories: 269kcal

Author: Jane Coupland

Ingredients

For the Classic Gin Alexander

60 ml (6 parts) Dry gin
60 ml (6 parts) Single cream (half-and-half)
60 ml (6 parts) White Creme de Cocoa
1 Egg white (optional)
Grated nutmeg

For the Mint Gin Alexander

60 ml (6 parts) Dry gin
40 ml (4 parts) Single cream (half-and-half)
30 ml (3 parts) White Creme de Cocoa
10 ml (1 part) Green or White Creme de Menthe
1 Egg white (optional)
Fresh mint leaves
Grated chocolate

Instructions

For Either Cocktail

Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice
Pour in all alcohol and the cream (plus the egg if using)
Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to chill, mix and dilute the ingredients
Strain and pour into servng glasses

How to Garnish Each Drink

For the Classic gin Alexander: garnish with grated nutmeg
For the mint gin Alexander: garnish with fresh mint leaves and/ or grated chocolate
Serve immediately

Notes

Please note: for part measures, I am taking 1 part to mean 10ml or 2 tsp, so for 6 parts, this would equate to 60ml or 12 tsp.

For a more pronounced minty taste: increase the amount of creme de menthe slightly and reduce the amount of creme de cocoa by the same amount to keep the sweetness level approximately the same.

Nutritional information: calculated approximately, on the basis of the creamier classic gin Alexander

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