No. 032 · Cocktail · IBA
Alexander
Cognac, brown crème de cacao and fresh cream shaken and dusted with nutmeg.
Glassware
Coupe glass
A stemmed glass with a shallow, rounded bowl for drinks served 'up' (without ice), such as the Daiquiri.
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Guides that use it
Used in (alcoholic, 18+)
No. 024 · Cocktail · IBA
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No. 016 · Cocktail · IBA
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Vodka, coffee liqueur, sugar syrup and fresh espresso shaken hard for a creamy foam. Contains caffeine.
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White crème de cacao, green crème de menthe and cream shaken: a minty, chocolatey after-dinner drink.
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No. 047 · Cocktail · IBA
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No. 030 · Cocktail · IBA
Martinez
London dry gin and sweet vermouth in equal measure, with maraschino and orange bitters.
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No. 066 · Cocktail · IBA
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No. 065 · Cocktail · IBA
South Side
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Gin, vodka and Lillet Blanc shaken and served very cold with a lemon zest.
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Vieux Carré
Rye, cognac and sweet vermouth with Bénédictine and Peychaud's: a layered New Orleans stirred drink.
Photo: CocktailStevee, CC BY-SA 4.0
No. 033 · Cocktail · IBA
White Lady
Gin, triple sec and lemon juice shaken and served up: crisp, dry and citrusy.
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