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Brandy Alexander

A rich and creamy cocktail that blends brandy, crème de cacao, and half-and-half.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 oz brandy
  • 1 oz crème de cacao
  • 1 oz half-and-half
  • Ice for shaking
  • Ground nutmeg for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Strainer
  • Jigger
  • Cocktail glass
  • Ice

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and tools.
  2. Add ice to your shaker.
  3. Pour 2 ounces of brandy into the shaker.
  4. Add 1 ounce of crème de cacao.
  5. Pour in 1 ounce of half-and-half.
  6. Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  7. Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
  8. Lightly sprinkle ground nutmeg on top for garnish.

Notes

Serve immediately and enjoy your classic Brandy Alexander!