Name: Brandy Alexander · Cocktail recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 30 ml Brandy; 30 ml Dark Creme de Cacao; 30 ml Heavy Cream; Nutmeg

Drink type Servings

Measurement system

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Brandy Alexander

Description

The Brandy Alexander is one of the great after-dinner classics: brandy gives warmth and structure, dark crème de cacao brings chocolate depth, and fresh cream softens the drink without turning it into a milkshake.

The best version is properly cold, lightly aerated and restrained on sweetness. Equal parts keep the drink balanced, while freshly grated nutmeg adds aroma just before the first sip.

Ingredients

30 ml Brandy
30 ml Dark Creme de Cacao
30 ml Heavy Cream
Nutmeg

Instructions

Add the brandy, dark crème de cacao and heavy cream to a shaker filled with ice.
Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds until the drink is cold and lightly aerated.
Fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Finish with freshly grated nutmeg.