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Calories in Alexander - a Mixed Alcoholic Drink

Calories in alcoholic drinks. Calories are for ONE DRINK as generally served in public:

An Alexander consists of the following ingredients:

1/2 fluid ounce of gin

1/2 fluid ounce of crème de cacao

1 1/2 fluid ounces of heavy cream

dash of nutmeg

Alexander Calories & Carb Grams

One Alexander contains about 244 calories and 7.5 carb grams.

One and one-half fluid ounces of heavy cream contains about 150 calories and about 17 total fat grams - half of which are derived from saturated fat. Calories in gin are as follows:

Gin Based on Alcohol Content	1 Fluid Ounce of Gin	1 Jigger of Gin
100 Proof	82 calories	124 calories
80 Proof	64 calories	97 calories
86 Proof	70 calories	105 calories
90 Proof	73 calories	110 calories
94 Proof	76 calories	116 calories

Health Risks & Impact of Alcohol Based Drinks

Keep the following in mind where alcoholic drinks are involved:

- Alcohol is extremely hard on the liver and may cause damage;

- Some individuals are at higher risk for alcohol-related liver diseases than others;

- Alcoholism is a disease and often inherited;

- Women who consume 1-2 drinks per day are at an increased risk of liver disease;

- Alcohol numbs the senses and fogs the thinking process so the drinker often does things they may not remember, or that they are embarrassed by - or that they regret;

- Drinking on an empty stomach enhances the negative effects of alcohol.

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