Ingredients
1 oz. cognac or brandy
1 oz. dark crème de cacao
1 oz. heavy cream
Ice
Grated fresh nutmeg, for serving
Preparation
Step 1Fill a cocktail glass with ice water. In a cocktail shaker, combine cognac, crème de cacao, and cream. Fill shaker with ice. Cover and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty, about 30 seconds.Step 2Empty cocktail glass, then strain cocktail into glass. Top with nutmeg.
Making a Brandy Alexander couldn’t be easier: Just add equal parts of brandy, dark crème de cacao, and heavy cream for a sophisticated and luxurious post-dinner cocktail. The dark crème de cacao is crucial here—the rich flavor can’t be replicated with the clear version. The Brandy Alexander is the perfect drink to round out a dinner party without having to make a complicated dessert. Think of it as a boozy, ultra-fancy chocolate milkshake! Traditionally, this cocktail is garnished with a dusting of grated fresh nutmeg. If you want to up the ante and impress your guests, try using latte art stencils when using the nutmeg to add a fun design to your glass. Cheers!
