Brandy Alexander
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| − | The Brandy Alexander is a | + | The '''Brandy Alexander''' is a cocktail consisting of [[cognac]] ([[brandy]]), [[creme de cacao]], and [[cream]]. It's a member of a family of sweet, creamy drinks that enjoyed great popularity in the 1970s. |
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==Original Recipe== | ==Original Recipe== | ||
| − | The Brandy Alexander is based on an | + | The Brandy Alexander is based on an earlier cocktail called an [[Alexander]], earliest reference to which is 1915, which consisted of [[gin]], [[creme de cacao]], and [[cream]]. |
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==Common Recipes== | ==Common Recipes== | ||
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*Shake in iced cocktail shaker & strain | *Shake in iced cocktail shaker & strain | ||
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*35ml Cognac | *35ml Cognac | ||
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*20ml Cream/ Milk (Half n' Half) | *20ml Cream/ Milk (Half n' Half) | ||
| − | Shake with | + | Shake with ice, and then strain into a cocktail glass. Sprinkle with grated nutmeg. |
==Similar Cocktails== | ==Similar Cocktails== | ||
| + | *[[Alexander]] | ||
| + | *[[Grasshopper]] | ||
| + | *[[Pink Squirrel]] | ||
| + | *[[Velvet Hammer]] | ||
| + | *[[Golden Cadillac]] | ||
*[[Mont Blanc]] | *[[Mont Blanc]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:21, 21 June 2010
The Brandy Alexander is a cocktail consisting of cognac (brandy), creme de cacao, and cream. It's a member of a family of sweet, creamy drinks that enjoyed great popularity in the 1970s.
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[edit] Original Recipe
The Brandy Alexander is based on an earlier cocktail called an Alexander, earliest reference to which is 1915, which consisted of gin, creme de cacao, and cream.
[edit] Common Recipes
[edit] Cocktaildb.com
- Shake in iced cocktail shaker & strain
- 3/4 oz cream (2 cl, 3/16 gills)
- 3/4 oz brandy (2 cl, 3/16 gills)
- 3/4 oz dark creme de cacao (2 cl, 3/16 gills)
- Add nutmeg sprinkle
- Serve in a cocktail glass
[edit] Dick Bradsell
- 35ml Cognac
- 12.5ml Creme de Cacao (Light)
- 12.5ml Creme de Cacao (Dark)
- 20ml Cream/ Milk (Half n' Half)
Shake with ice, and then strain into a cocktail glass. Sprinkle with grated nutmeg.
