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Making a Brandy Alexander couldn’t be easier, either: Just add equal parts of brandy, dark crème de cacao, and heavy cream for a sophisticated and luxurious post-dinner cocktail. Think of it as ...
A Brandy Alexander is a brandy-based dessert cocktail, [1] [2] consisting of cognac, crème de cacao, and cream, that became popular during the early 20th century. [3] It is a variation of an earlier, gin-based cocktail called simply an Alexander. The cocktail known as Alexander today may contain gin or brandy. [4]
Brandy Alexander This retro dessert cocktail 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 that ...
Cranberry Mimosa. Iowa, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, Hawaii . Seven states seem to prefer a Christmas brunch drink for the holidays.
In Recipes for Mixed Drinks (1915) by Hugo Ensslin, a drink by the same name is made with equal parts of gin, white crème de cacao and sweet cream, shaken with ice, and strained. The Alexander was originally made with gin, but the modern version is usually made with brandy and is called a Brandy Alexander. [2] The International Bartenders ...
Collins – traditional long drink stirred with ice in the same glass it is served in and diluted with club soda, e.g. Tom Collins; Crusta – characterized by a sugar rim on the glass, spirit (brandy being the most common), maraschino liqueur, aromatic bitters, lemon juice, curaçao, with an entire lemon rind as garnish
Brandy Alexander Consider the Brandy Alexander the cocktail equivalent of a cozy sweater. Dating back to the early 20th century, it's made with Kahlua, brandy, and cream, and a light dusting of ...
4 cL (1 part) Brandy; 12 cL (3 parts) Ginger ale; Dash of Angostura bitter (optional) Preparation: Pour brandy and ginger ale directly into highball glass with ice cubes. Stir gently. Garnish with lemon zest. If desired, add dashes of Angostura Bitter. † Horse's neck recipe at International Bartenders Association