Brandy Alexander – A Stunning Mess

The Brandy Alexander is a riff on the traditional Alexander cocktail. Lately, the brandy model has change into way more in style than the unique. Made with cognac (brandy), creme de cacao, heavy cream and freshly floor nutmeg, this creamy drink recipe makes a powerful, fragrant impression. In the event you love chocolate taste or creamy cocktails, that is nice one!

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

Components in an Brandy Alexander

• Cognac – You should utilize any brandy or cognac for this recipe. Cognac is a particular number of barrel-aged brandy produced within the Cognac area of France.
• Darkish Crème de Cacao – A chocolate bean (cacao) flavored liqueur, usually scented with vanilla.
• Heavy Cream – You should utilize heavy cream or half and half for this recipe.
• Nutmeg – Freshly grated.

The perfect glassware alternative for a Brandy Alexander is a Nick & Nora cocktail glass. Additionally, you will want a microplane grater to grate the recent nutmeg on this recipe.

Directions

In a cocktail shaker with ice, mix the brandy, creme de cacao and cream. Shake for 10-15 seconds till properly chilled.

Pressure and pour right into a cocktail glass.

Garnish the highest of the drink with freshly grated nutmeg. Grate nutmeg straight excessive of the glass.

Ideas for Making

• Whilst you can swap between heavy cream and half and half, we don’t suggest milk as it isn’t creamy sufficient. If you’re selecting a vegan choice, we suggest selecting one thing that substitutes as cream fairly than milk as properly. That is key to the thick, creamy end this drink is understood for.
• Chill your cocktail glass within the freezer for half-hour to 1 hour earlier than utilizing for a pleasant contact.
• If nutmeg just isn’t obtainable, this drink can be good with some freshly floor cinnamon excessive.
• The key to this recipe is to go a bit heavy on the brandy and lightweight on the cocoa liqueur and cream.

Historical past

The Brandy Alexander was created by Troy Alexander at a dinner celebrating Phoebe Snow. Phoebe Snow is a fictional character who was well-known on the time for an promoting marketing campaign for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. The advertisements needed to persuade patrons that they may belief their clear burning number of coal, which powered the locomotives. The advertisements confirmed Phoebe Snow touring in a white gown. 

This drink was first referred to as Alexander #2. The unique recipe is a gin-based drink and the Brandy Alexander replaces gin for cognac, or brandy. The unique recipe was documented in Hugo Ensslin’s 1916 e-book, then by Harry MacElhone in Harry of Ciro’s ABC of Mixing Cocktails, 1923, after which in 1930, The Savoy Cocktail Guide by Harry Craddock. These are earliest recognized sources for the unique recipe.

John Lennon as soon as described the Brandy Alexander as a milkshake. In the event you love creamy drinks, this recipe could quickly change into your go-to.

Extra Cocktail Recipes

Extra Recipes to Attempt

• Dips – French Onion Dip, Corn Dip, Taco Dip.
• Salad – Creamy Pasta Salad, 7 Layer Salad, Greatest Potato Salad.
• Pizza – Detroit-Model Pizza, Stuffed Crust Pizza, Pizza Dough.
• Non-Alcoholic Drinks – Virgin Mojito, Arnold Palmer, Agua Fresca.
• Chocolate – Chocolate Banana Smoothie, Chocolate Cake Pops, Oreo Truffles.