 Brandy Alexander Recipes
 The Brandy Alexander cocktail follows a
standard recipe.
However, like many other drinks, you can vary the
measurements of the recipe based on your taste buds.
Below the classic are a few variations of the Brandy Alexander recipe.
The standard Brandy Alexander recipe:
1 1/2 oz cognac
(yes really, use cognac instead of brandy ,
as brandy can be made with fruits)
1 oz dark crème de cacao
1 oz fresh cream
(half-and-half is fine
too)
dust w/ 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg Pour
liquid ingrediets over ice in a Boston Shaker, shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Exercise your mixology muscles and try
these variations on the Brandy Alexander standard recipe.
Alexander’s Sister: Substitute crème de menthe for the crème de
cacao.
Gin Alexander: Blend equal parts gin, white crème de cacao, and heavy
cream.
Parisian Blonde: Blend equal parts rum, Curaçao and heavy
cream.
Velvet Hammer: Substitute vodka for the cognac and use only a tablespoon
of creme de cacoa and cream. Here is a great site for more information about mixed Vodka Drinks.
Holiday Brandy Alexander Recipe: Substitute eggnog for heavy
cream.
Midori Alexander: Substitute Midori (melon liqueur) for the
cognac.
Blending Instructions: For all of these recipes
shake the cognac (or substitute), crème de cacao (or substitute), and
heavy cream with ice. Thenstrain into a
chilled cocktail glass and sprinkle with a dusting of freshly ground nutmeg.
The Brandy Alexander is usually served in a cocktail glass but it may also be
served in larger cordial glasses – or perhaps you may make yourself a reallt huge drink in a milk
glass? The cocktail may be served as a frappé over crushed ice in an
old-fashioned or frappé glass. Sometimes you may substitute the cream and ice with ice cream and blend the
alcohol with vanilla ice cream. This will create the yummy Brandy Alexander ice cream.
If you enjoy the Brandy Alexander cocktail, don’t forget to try out dessert recipes that
have the flavor of brandy, chocolate and cream all in one. These recipes have been created by some serious brandy
fans that wanted to take their cocktails to a new level. In their experiments they created some delicious recipes
which may become a staple in your party recipe book.
Enjoy a Brandy Alexander cocktail or dessert during any season and
any event. Savor the smooth, sweet taste of Brandy Alexander cocktails and share it with your friends. To watch
experts mix a Brandy ALexandet check out these select YouTube Videos.
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