Brandy Alexander – A Beautiful Mess

The Brandy Alexander is a variation on the classic Alexander cocktail. In recent years, the brandy version has become much more popular than the original. Made with cognac (brandy), crème de cacao, heavy cream, and freshly ground nutmeg, this creamy drink recipe impresses with its intense aroma. If you like chocolatey and creamy cocktails, this is a great choice.

Related: White Russian, Grasshopper, Boozy Cider, Chocolate Martini, Chai Martini, Black Manhattan.

Brandy Alexander Ingredients

• cognac – You can use any brandy or cognac in this recipe. Cognac is a specific variety of barrel-aged brandy produced in the Cognac region of France.
• Dark Crème de Cacao – A liqueur flavored with chocolate beans (cocoa), often with a hint of vanilla.
• Fresh cream – You can use heavy cream or half and half in this recipe.
• nutmeg – Freshly grated.

What glass is best for Brandi Alexander? Nick & Nora Cocktail GlassesAlso, Microplane Grater This recipe calls for fresh grated nutmeg.

Instructions

Add brandy, creme de cacao, and cream to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.

Strain and pour into a cocktail glass.

Garnish the top of your drink with a grated nutmeg. Grate the nutmeg directly into the top of the glass.

Tips on how to make it

• You can substitute heavy cream and half-and-half, but we don’t recommend milk as it won’t be as creamy. If you choose a vegan option, we recommend choosing a cream substitute rather than milk, as this is the key to the rich, creamy finish this drink is known for.
• For best results, chill the cocktail glass in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour.
• If you can’t find nutmeg, a sprinkle of freshly ground cinnamon on top makes a delicious drink.
• The secret to this recipe is more brandy and less cocoa liqueur and cream.

history

Brandy Alexander was created by Troy Alexander at a dinner celebrating Phoebe Snow, a fictional character famous for her time in an advertising campaign for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. The ads aimed to convince customers that they could trust the clean-burning coal that powered their locomotives. The ads depicted Phoebe Snow traveling in a white dress.

The drink was originally known as Alexander #2. The original recipe was a gin-based drink, while the Brandy Alexander uses cognac or brandy instead of gin. The original recipe was found in a 1916 book by Hugo Ensslin, later published in 1920 by Harry McElhone. Harry of Ciro’s ABC’s of Cocktail MakingIn 1923 and 1930, Savoy Cocktail Book By Harry Craddock. These are the oldest sources of information on the original recipes.

John Lennon once described a Brandi Alexander as a milkshake, and if you love creamy drinks, this recipe may quickly become your favorite.

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