alexander

nouncommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˌalɪɡˈzɑːndə//
United States//ˌælɪɡˈzændɚ//
/[ˌælɪɡˈzeəndɚ]/
/[ˌælɪɡˈzeəndə]/

A cocktail made of cognac or gin, white crème de cacao, and light cream.

noun

1
A cocktail made of cognac or gin, white crème de cacao, and light cream.
Alexander cocktail 3/4 jigger rye whiskey. 1/4 jigger Benedictine. Twist orange peel on top. Stir.
Alexander Cocktail 1/3 Creme de Cocoa 1/3 Gin 1/3 Sweet Cream
2
Any member of the genus Zizia of North American flowering plants.

Etymology

Unknown. Apparently from either the given name or the surname Alexander, but the connection is unclear. Attested since the early 20th century.

Forms

plural: alexanders

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alexander · A cocktail made of cognac or gin, white crème de cacao, and light cream.

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