Brandy Alexander

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.
Yield 1 serving
There's no need to prepare after-dinner sweets at your next dinner party. This Brandy Alexander recipe combines brandy, chocolate liqueur and heavy cream for an indulgent, luxurious cocktail that doubles as an adult dessert!

Ingredients

  • Ice cubes
  • 2 ounces brandy
  • 1 ounce dark crème de cacao
  • 1 ounce heavy whipping cream
  • Freshly grated nutmeg
  • Pirouette cookie, optional

Directions

  1. Fill a shaker half full with ice. Add brandy, crème de cacao and heavy whipping cream. Cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds. Strain into chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and if desired, a pirouette cookie.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 355 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Brandy Alexander is a heavenly dessert cocktail, perfect for a cozy night in. It's made with brandy, creme de cacao and heavy cream, then topped with freshly grated nutmeg. A garnish of crisp, delicate pirouette cookies takes it over the top! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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