Brandy Alexander

Brandy Alexander

A silky, chilled dessert cocktail blending brandy, cacao liqueur, and cream.

Total 3 min Makes 1 serving Calories 245/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free

Allergens

Dairy

This creamy after-dinner cocktail shakes together cognac, dark crème de cacao, and heavy cream over ice for a smooth, dessert-like sip. A dusting of fresh nutmeg on top adds warmth and aroma. It's a classic choice for winding down an evening or capping off a dinner party.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces brandy or cognac
  • 1 ounces dark crème de cacao
  • 1 ounces heavy cream
  • 1 cups ice cubes
  • 1/8 teaspoons ground nutmeg, for garnish

Method

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with the ice cubes.

  2. Add the brandy, crème de cacao, and heavy cream to the shaker.

  3. Cap and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well chilled.

  4. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.

  5. Grate fresh nutmeg over the top and serve immediately.

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Brandy Alexander

This creamy after-dinner cocktail shakes together cognac, dark crème de cacao, and heavy cream over ice for a smooth, dessert-like sip. A dusting of fresh nutmeg on top adds warmth and aroma. It's a classic choice for winding down an evening or capping off a dinner party.

3 min 1 serving 245 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces brandy or cognac
  • 1 ounces dark crème de cacao
  • 1 ounces heavy cream
  • 1 cups ice cubes
  • 1/8 teaspoons ground nutmeg, for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Fill a cocktail shaker with the ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Add the brandy, crème de cacao, and heavy cream to the shaker.

  3. 3

    Cap and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Grate fresh nutmeg over the top and serve immediately.