Ingredients

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

🔧 Tools

fine strainerjiggershakerstrainer

Instructions

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

📜 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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