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No. 032 Cocktails · Brandy & cognac
Cognac, brown crème de cacao and fresh cream shaken and dusted with nutmeg.
Makes 1 drink · about 3 min to make
Ounces are US fluid ounces (29.57 ml), rounded.
Printable recipe card Quantities as given in the IBA's official specification.
A creamy, chocolatey after-dinner drink. Shake hard to chill and aerate the cream, and grate the nutmeg fresh over the top.
The Alexander dates from the early 20th century. It was originally made with gin; the modern brandy version is often called a Brandy Alexander.
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