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Brandy Alexander (traditional)

5 min • 1 servings •
John S
Creamy cocktail in a coupe glass, garnished with nutmeg, next to a cocktail shaker on a wooden kitchen counter.

The Alexander was originally a gin based drink but over time has morphed into Brandy cocktail. Known to be a favorite of John Lennon, this is a great after-dinner drink.

Ready

  • 1 oz brandy
  • 1 oz dark brown creme de cacao
  • 1 oz fresh cream
  • Nutmeg
  • Ice

    • Set

  • Cocktail glass
  • Shaker

    • Go!

  • In a shaker half-filled with ice, combine the brandy, creme de cacao, and cream.
  • Shake well.
  • Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the nutmeg.

    • brandy creme de cacao

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