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Brandy Alexander II

Brandy cocktail
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi

This creamy alternative to eggnog gets an extra dose of richness from crème de cacao.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 drink.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons crème de cacao
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Freshly grated nutmeg to taste

Preparation

  1. In a cocktail shaker combine the brandy, the crème de cacao, the cream, and 1 cup ice cubes, shake the mixture well, and strain it into a stemmed cocktail glass. Sprinkle the Brandy Alexander with the nutmeg.

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