Best Brandy Alexander Cocktail Recipes

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BRANDY ALEXANDER



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The Brandy Alexander is an indulgent classic. Combining cognac, crème de cacao and cream, it's easy to make and even easier to drink.

Provided by Gary Regan

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 ounces cognac
1 ounce dark crème de cacao
1 ounce cream
Garnish: grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Add cognac, dark creme de cacao and cream into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
  • Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or a coupe glass.
  • Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 9 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HOLIDAY BRANDY ALEXANDER



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A holiday twist on a classic cocktail! Garnish with nutmeg or sprinkles as desired.

Provided by BPCoop19

Categories     Christmas Cocktails

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 scoops peppermint ice cream
½ cup eggnog
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger creme de cacao
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger brandy

Steps:

  • Blend ice cream, eggnog, creme de cacao, and brandy in a blender until smooth.n
  • Pour into a cocktail glass to serve.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 69.7 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

BRANDY ALEXANDER



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Sprinkle spiced sugar on this creamy cocktail for a Christmassy after-dinner treat. We have three fruity twists as well

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Cocktails, Drink

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

80ml brandy
50ml crème de cacao
50ml double cream
ice
1 tsp golden caster sugar
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • To make the garnish, mix the sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon together and set aside.
  • Pour the brandy, crème de cacao and double cream into a cocktail shaker (or see tip, below), then add a generous handful of ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker is very cold, then strain into two small coupe or cocktail glasses.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of the spiced sugar, then serve.THREE TWISTSServe these cocktails at your next dinner party. They're so delectable, they double as dessert - serve with a teaspoon to enjoy all the toppings.Trifle alexanderDrop 1 black cherry in syrup into the bottom of two small cocktail glasses along with a dash of the syrup. Tip 80ml brandy, 50ml sweet sherry, 50ml double cream, 1 tsp sugar syrup and ¼ tsp vanilla bean paste into a blender with a small handful of ice. Blitz until smooth and very cold, then pour into the prepared glasses. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles, then serve with savoiardi biscuits or sponge fingers for dipping. Serves 2.Strawberry alexanderBlitz 80ml gin, 50g frozen strawberries, 50ml double cream, 25ml triple sec and 25ml water in a blender until very smooth. Pour into two tumblers and garnish each with a mini meringue, mint leaves and a pinch of freeze-dried strawberries. Serves 2.Passion fruit & coconut alexanderTip 80ml cachaça, 50ml coconut rum, 50ml double cream and the flesh of 1 passion fruit into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker is cold, then double strain the cocktail into two martini glasses. Cut 1 passion fruit in half and drizzle the halves with a couple of drops of coconut rum. Float one half, cut-side up, on top of each cocktail. Serves 2.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium

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