Brandy Alexander
Most believe this is a riff on an Alexander which uses gin instead of brandy, some think that the Brandy Alexander was not a variation of the original, but a new drink created without any knowledge of its predecessor. The Russian Tsar, Alexander II, believes the drink was named after him, while opera critic, Alexander Dragon, believes it was made with him in mind. However it came to be the Brandy Alexander has lasted a long time as one of the best dessert cocktails around. Add ice cream instead of cream and you have an even richer treat.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 floz Brandy
- 1 floz dark creme de cacao
- 1 floz half and half
- 0.25 tsp grated nutmeg
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Instructions
- In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the brandy, creme de cacao, and half-and-half. Shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the nutmeg.
- For frozen, in blender filled with ice pour in brandy, dark creme de cacao and 1 ounce half and half and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Blend on high and pour into a cocktail glass.
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