Creamy · Cognac
Alexander
Dessert in a glass, done right.
Cognac, brown cacao and cream whipped to silk — the after-dinner cocktail that proves indulgent doesn't mean sloppy.
Ingredients
- Cognac30 ml
- Crème de Cacao (Brown)30 ml
- Fresh Cream30 ml
Garnish
Sprinkle fresh ground nutmeg on top.
Method
- 1Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
- 2Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
The lesson
Cream cocktails live or die on dilution and texture: shake hard and cold so the drink is aerated, not heavy. Balance is a mouthfeel, not just a flavour.
