Alexander's Sister
An Alexander made with crème de menthe. Minty and creamy.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 17% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 30 ml Crème de menthe
- 30 ml Thickened cream
- Mint leaf (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml crème de menthe into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml thickened cream into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Alexander's Sister
The cream family. Cream drinks became fashionable in the early 1900s, when the Alexander and its cousins appeared. They had a second golden age in the 1970s and 1980s with the Grasshopper, the White Russian and the Mudslide. Serve them after dinner, in place of dessert.
Alexander's Sister FAQ
What's in an Alexander's Sister?
30 ml gin, 30 ml crème de menthe, 30 ml thickened cream, garnished with mint leaf.
How strong is an Alexander's Sister?
About 17% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir an Alexander's Sister?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve an Alexander's Sister in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
