Brandy Alexander II

Name: Brandy Alexander II
Yield: Makes 1 drink.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons brandy; 2 tablespoons crème de cacao; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; Freshly grated nutmeg to taste

August 20, 2004

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi

This creamy alternative to eggnog gets an extra dose of richness from crème de cacao.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 1 drink.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brandy

2 tablespoons crème de cacao

2 tablespoons heavy cream

Freshly grated nutmeg to taste

Preparation

In a cocktail shaker combine the brandy, the crème de cacao, the cream, and 1 cup ice cubes, shake the mixture well, and strain it into a stemmed cocktail glass. Sprinkle the Brandy Alexander with the nutmeg.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Brandy Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Gourmet

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