Brandy Alexander Cocktail

Brandy cocktails are one of the best ways to enjoy this classic spirit and the Brandy Alexander tops the list of favorites. This recipe is easy to make and the Brandy Alexander almost tastes like a milkshake with a kick!

This cocktail calls for equal parts of only three ingredients – brandy, creme de cacao and half & half.

The Brandy Alexander is so delicious you’ll have to remind yourself it is not a milk shake but a potent cocktail. Does it taste exactly like a milk shake? No, but you could trick yourself into thinking it is, it’s that good.

This cocktail was created in the early 190s by a bartender at the then-famous Rector’s restaurant in New York. His name was Troy Alexander. He concocted this creamy, white drink to serve at a dinner to celebrate a character created for an advertising campaign whose name was Phoebe Snow.

Want more delicious milkshake-like cocktails? Try my Almond Joy Cocktail, white chocolate, pumpkin spice, sugar cookie and the chocolate martini.

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Helpful tips

• I use half & half in this recipe, but you can substitute milk, light cream, or if you want to be decadent, heavy cream.
• I use dark creme de cacao because I like the warm hue it gives the cocktail, but you can safely substitute white creme de cacao (which is clear) for the same great flavor and a whiter appearance.
• If you don’t want to grate your own nutmeg seed as I do, use ground nutmeg.
• I enjoy using coupe glasses to showcase this Alexander cocktail but it is often served in classic martini glasses, if you prefer those.

How to make the brandy Alexander cocktail

Pre-step

Get a cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Also get a measuring glass and either coupe glasses or martini glasses.

After measuring out the ingredients, pour into the cocktail shaker.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – brandy, creme de cacao and half & half. (A)

Step two

Measure out 3 ounces of brandy. (B)

Step three

Measure 3 ounces of brandy. (C)

Step four

Measure 3 ounces of cream. (D)

Step five

Cap the shaker and shake for 10 seconds. Strain and divide the Brandy Alexander drink between the two glasses and get your nutmeg. You can use either pre-ground or grate it yourself as I do.

See the cute little nutmeg seed and grater?

Step six

Grate or sprinkle the nutmeg on the creamy cocktail. Use as much as you like.

This brand Alexander recipe so yummy.

See how creamy this cocktail looks?

And now for the overhead view!

I hope you enjoyed this Brandy Alexander cocktail recipe and you make it soon as it is so delicious!

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish.

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Brandy Alexander Cocktail

Brandy cocktails are one of the best ways to enjoy this classic style of alcohol and the brandy Alexander tops the list as a favorite. The drink is easy to make with just three ingredients and creates a decadent drink that is almost like a milkshake but with a real kick!

5 from 9 votes

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Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: Cocktails

Keyword: brandy alexander

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 cocktail

Calories: 335kcal

Author: Elaine Benoit

Ingredients

• 1 ½ ounces Brandy not flavored Brandy
• 1 ½ ounces creme de cacao
• 1/1/2 ounces cream

Instructions

• Fill a cocktail shaker ½ way with ice
• Add Brandy, creme de cacao and cream
• Cap shaker and shake for 10 shakes
• Strain the contents into a coupe glass or martini glass
• Raise glass
• Declare it’s a milkshake
• Sip
• Smile
• Enjoy

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Notes

Helpful tips

• I use half & half in this recipe, but you can substitute milk, light cream, or if you want to be decadent, heavy cream.
• I use dark creme de cacao because I like the warm hue it gives the cocktail, but you can safely substitute white creme de cacao (which is clear) for the same great flavor and a whiter appearance.
• If you don’t want to grate your own nutmeg seed as I do, use ground nutmeg.
• I enjoy using coupe glasses to showcase this Alexander cocktail but it is often served in classic martini glasses, if you prefer those.

Nutrition

Serving: 5ounces | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 11mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Calcium: 18mg

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