Ingredients

  • 1½ ozbrandy(cognac preferred)
  • 1 ozdark creme de cacao
  • 1 ozheavy cream
  • 🍋freshly grated nutmeg(garnish)

🔧 Tools

fine strainerjiggershakerstrainer

Instructions

  1. Add brandy, creme de cacao, and heavy cream to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously until very cold and frothy.
  3. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg on top.

📜 History

A variation of the earlier gin-based Alexander this brandy version became the standard by mid-century. It epitomized sophisticated after-dinner drinking through the 1970s.

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