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Brandy Alexander

Rich, creamy, and decadent, this Brandy Alexander cocktail is like a dessert in a glass! If you're a chocolate lover, this drink is for you!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce brandy or cognac
  • 1 ounce crème de cacao*
  • 1 ounce cream
  • nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the brandy, crème de cacao, and cream. Fill with ice. Shake until the outside is frosty, about 30 seconds.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. Grate fresh nutmeg on top for garnish, if desired.

Notes

  • * You can use dark crème de cacao or light crème de cacao depending on your preference.
  • You can swap heavy cream for half and half. I would not suggest swapping for milk as it is too thin to give this drink its creamy and rich taste.
  • To make the drink even colder, you can chill your coupe glasses in the freezer beforehand.
  • If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use a mason jar or any jar with a tight-fitting lid to shake the drink together. Then, strain the cocktail through a mesh strainer into your glass.
  • Avoid adding crushed ice to the shaker as the ice will melt quicker, which will water down the Brandy Alexander.
  • I recommend using whole nutmeg and not ground nutmeg as whole freshly grated nutmeg is stronger tasting and has much more flavor. It really enhances the cocktail’s flavor, so I don’t recommend skipping the garnish. 
  • If you do not have nutmeg but also want a warm-spiced flavor for garnish, swap for a bit of cinnamon.

Nutrition Information

Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 28mg (1%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 417IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 0.04mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1drink

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 417IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 0.04mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.