Brandy Alexander
Made with Brandy
main ingredients
- Brandy - 1ounce
- Crème de cacao (dark) - 1ounce
- Cream - 1ounce
- Garnish: Nutmeg (freshly ground) - As needed
instructions
Gather the ingredients.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, pour the brandy, crème de cacao, and cream. Shake well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a dusting of nutmeg. Serve and enjoy.
Tips
Most brandies will do a great job in the brandy Alexander, and there's no need to spend a fortune on this drink. Instead, choose a decent, moderately priced brandy. Don't overlook small distilleries as they make some of the best brandies on the market.
Crème de cacao is not a creamy liquor, has a subtle cocoa flavor, and is rather sweet. Bols, Marie Brizard, and Tempus Fugit all make a great crème de cacao, and you will find that they're surprisingly affordable.
Choose your preferred heaviness when it comes to the cream. Heavy cream and half-and-half are the top recommendations. Milk can be too light, but if you want to use it, go with 2 percent or whole milk.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, pour the brandy, crème de cacao, and cream. Shake well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a dusting of nutmeg. Serve and enjoy.
Tips
Most brandies will do a great job in the brandy Alexander, and there's no need to spend a fortune on this drink. Instead, choose a decent, moderately priced brandy. Don't overlook small distilleries as they make some of the best brandies on the market.
Crème de cacao is not a creamy liquor, has a subtle cocoa flavor, and is rather sweet. Bols, Marie Brizard, and Tempus Fugit all make a great crème de cacao, and you will find that they're surprisingly affordable.
Choose your preferred heaviness when it comes to the cream. Heavy cream and half-and-half are the top recommendations. Milk can be too light, but if you want to use it, go with 2 percent or whole milk.