Brandy Alexander

Alexander
IBA official cocktail
Type	Cocktail
Base spirit	Brandy;
Served	Straight up: chilled, without ice
Standard garnish	Sprinkle fresh ground nutmeg on top.
Standard drinkware	Cocktail glass
IBA specified; ingredients†	30 ml Cognac; 30 ml Crème de cacao (brown); 30 ml fresh cream;
Preparation	Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
	† Alexander recipe at International Bartenders Association

A Brandy Alexander is a brandy-based dessert cocktail consisting of cognac, crème de cacao, and cream, that became popular during the early 20th century. It is a variation of an earlier, gin-based cocktail called simply an Alexander. The cocktail known as Alexander today may contain gin or brandy. Ice cream can be added for a "frozen Brandy Alexander".

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