IBA: The Unforgettables Brandy
Alexander
Also known as Brandy Alexander
Cognac, chocolate liqueur and cream shaken into dessert in a glass. Fresh nutmeg on top keeps it from tipping into sweetness.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Straight up, no ice
- Strength
- 14.2% ABV about 1.1 standard drinks
Ingredients
90 ml before ice, about 135 ml in the glass
- 30 ml Cognac
- 30 ml Crème de cacao brown
- 30 ml Cream
Method
- Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
- Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish
Sprinkle fresh ground nutmeg on top.
Recipe as specified by the International Bartenders Association. Strength is an estimate that allows for dilution from ice.
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