Brandy Alexander
In the mid-70’s, the BRANDY ALEXANDER was one of the most-ordered drinks at the downtown restaurant where I waitered. It’s been pushed aside by newer cocktails since then, but is still the same brandy-cream-creme de cacao cocktail it’s been since The Savoy Cocktail Book from 1930. Like the popular White Russian, it’s good as an after-dinner dessert cocktail or cozy winter nightcap drink. Needing only three ingredients means it’s a quickly made cocktail.
- 1.5 oz. brandy (or cognac)
- 1 oz. creme de cacao
- 1 oz. cream
- nutmeg (optional) topping
Combine liquid ingredients into an ice-filled shaker and shake to chill. Strain into a chilled cocktail or coupe glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
History: The original Alexander was gin based as documented in the 1916, Recipes For Mixed Drinks. When it evolved to brandy, it was officially documented as the Alexander #2, later renamed the more specific Brandy Alexander.
Similar Cocktails:
White Russian — https://keetscocktails.com/white-russian-2/
Espresso Martini — https://keetscocktails.com/espresso-martini/
Chocolate Martini — https://keetscocktails.com/chocolate-martini/
Manhattan Sweet w/ Chocolate — https://keetscocktails.com/manhattan-sweet-w-bitter-chocolate-2/
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