Liqueur Cabinet: A Series of Libations featuring Madison Cellars liqueur selections Part 12

About The Brandy Alexander Cocktail

Lots of cocktails get dubbed “dessert in a glass.” But the Brandy Alexander is one of the few that deserves the accolade. A variation on the largely forgotten gin-based Alexander, the Brandy Alexander originated around the turn of the 20th century at Hotel Rector in New York City. During Prohibition, drinkers began swapping gin for other spirits, and cognac was the one that stuck. Why? Because it blends so perfectly with the combination of cacao, cream and nutmeg, making the Brandy Alexander the one Alexander people know today.


Ingredients in The Brandy Alexander Cocktail 

1 1⁄2 oz Cognac
Try it with Hennessy V.S Cognac


1 oz Dark crème de cacao


1 oz
Cream

Glass:
Cocktail or coupe

How to make The Brandy Alexander Cocktail

Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake.

Strain into a chilled cocktail or coupe glass.

Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

Source: liquor.com