Timeless Classic

Brandy Alexander

Silky cognac, dark cacao liqueur, and cold cream shaken into a velvety spiced-nutmeg dessert coupe.

Brandy & Pisco Shaken Served up 3 min · 20% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Freshly grated nutmeg

Cognac or Aged Brandy 45 ml
Dark Creme de Cacao 30 ml
Heavy Cream 30 ml

Preparation

Combine cognac, dark creme de cacao, and heavy cream in a shaker filled with hard ice.
Shake briskly for 15 seconds until airy, cold, and satin-smooth.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe and grate fresh nutmeg over the center.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Don't buy creme de cacao for one dessert drink—whisk 1 tbsp chocolate syrup (or cocoa powder + sugar + hot water) with brandy and cream!

Brandy or Cognac (or Bourbon) 50 ml
Chocolate Syrup (or 1 tsp Cocoa + 2 tsp Sugar Syrup) 20 ml
Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half 35 ml
Ground Nutmeg 1 pinch

At-Home Steps

Shake brandy, chocolate syrup, and cold cream vigorously with ice in a jar for 15 seconds.
Strain into a chilled stemmed glass.
Dust lightly with nutmeg.

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How do you make Brandy Alexander at home with everyday ingredients?

Don't buy creme de cacao for one dessert drink—whisk 1 tbsp chocolate syrup (or cocoa powder + sugar + hot water) with brandy and cream! Ingredients: 50 ml Brandy or Cognac (or Bourbon), 20 ml Chocolate Syrup (or 1 tsp Cocoa + 2 tsp Sugar Syrup), 35 ml Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half, 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg. Steps: Shake brandy, chocolate syrup, and cold cream vigorously with ice in a jar for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled stemmed glass. Dust lightly with nutmeg.

What is the full craft bar specification for Brandy Alexander?

Brandy Alexander (Brandy & Pisco, 20% ABV) is prepared shaken with served up and garnished with freshly grated nutmeg. Ingredients: 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Cognac or Aged Brandy, 30 ml (1 oz) Dark Creme de Cacao, 30 ml (1 oz) Heavy Cream.