CLASSIC · COGNAC

Brandy Alexander

Name: Brandy Alexander
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Cognac; 30 ml Dark Crème de Cacao; 30 ml Heavy Cream; Freshly Grated Nutmeg

A timeless after-dinner classic, the Brandy Alexander layers rich chocolate liqueur with smooth cognac and fresh cream into a silky, indulgent sipper that feels like dessert in a glass.

Ingredients

Cognac45 ml

Dark Crème de Cacao30 ml

Heavy Cream30 ml

Freshly Grated Nutmeg

Glassware

Cocktail Coupe

Chilled.

Flavor

Butter · Cream · Dark chocolate · Vanilla

Estimated profile

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Method

1
Add cognac, crème de cacao, and heavy cream into a cocktail shaker.
2
Fill the shaker two-thirds with ice.
3
Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled and fully emulsified.
4
Double-strain into a chilled cocktail coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
5
Garnish with a light grating of fresh nutmeg over the surface and serve immediately.

From the Bartender

Dark crème de cacao is the traditional and preferred choice here - it delivers deeper chocolate intensity than the white variant, giving the drink its characteristic richness and color. Some bartenders swap equal parts cognac for a split of cognac and aged rum to add subtle complexity without straying far from the classic.

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