Brandy Alexander Cocktail Recipe
This cocktail is all about comfort. You get the richness of brandy, the sweet hint of chocolate liqueur, and the smoothness of cream, all shaken until it’s nice and cold. Pour it into your glass, add a sprinkle of nutmeg, and you’ve got a simple but classic treat.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Microplane or nutmeg grater
- Cocktail or coupe glass
Ingredients
- 1½ oz brandy or cognac
- 1 oz dark crème de cacao
- 1 oz heavy cream
- Grated nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- Add ice, brandy, crème de cacao, and heavy cream to your cocktail shaker. Shake well until the shaker feels cold.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail or coupe glass.
- Grate fresh nutmeg over the top and serve right away while it’s still cold.