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Brandy Alexander

Connie Veneracion
A classic among classics, Brandy Alexander is a cocktail drink made with equal parts of brandy, dark creme de cacao and cream, and dusted with nutmeg before serving.
I have no idea why the Brandy Alexander is often associated with sophistication; I don’t even know what separates a “sophisticated” drink from the rest. But it is undoubtedly a good and highly popular drink and I can guess why. It evokes sensations of warmth and comfort — sweet, chocolatey, and strong but smooth — and it is so easy to make. Just pour all the liquid ingredients into a glass, stir and top with grated nutmeg.
How to Mix Brandy Alexander
Prep Time 1 min
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 1 min
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, British
Servings 1 glass

Ingredients
  

  • 1 part brandy
  • 1 part dark creme de cacao
  • 1 part cream at room temperature
  • grated nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Pour the brandy, dark creme de cacao and cream into a chilled cocktail glass.
  • Grate a nutmeg directly into the drink.
  • Stir and enjoy.

Notes

Just who the Alexander is for whom the drink was named is a mystery. There are at least three claimants to the honor, one of them being Alexander II of Russia, great-grandfather of Anastasia whom everyone in Generation Y is familiar with because of the 1997 animated musical fantasy.
Brandy Alexander Recipe
Keyword Brandy, Cocktails, Creme de Cacao
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