Shaken Brandy Alexander Cocktail
This shaken brandy alexander is a classic cocktail that tastes like dessert in a glass! Smooth, creamy, a bit boozy, and oh so delicious.
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 293kcal
Equipment
- Coupe or Martini Glass (chilled in the freezer for 10-15 minutes prior if desired)
Ingredients
- ice for shaking
- 1.5 ounces brandy (Korbel preferred)
- 1 ounce dark creme de cacao
- 1 ounce heavy cream
- whole nutmeg, freshly grated for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then pour the brandy, dark creme de cacao, and heavy cream into the cocktail shaker.
- Cap the shaker tightly and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is very cold (about 15 seconds), until the mixture is well-chilled and frothy.
- Strain the cocktail into a coupe glass or martini glass.
- Grate fresh nutmeg over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
Variation Ideas:
- Adjust the creaminess. This is a pretty boozy cocktail. If you'd prefer it creamier and less strong, increase the heavy cream to 1.5 or 2 ounces.
- Try different spirits. The original "Alexander" cocktail was made with gin. You could also try rum for a different flavor profile.
- Make it with cognac. Use cognac instead of brandy for a more refined, complex flavor (though it will be pricier!).
- Add coffee liqueur. Substitute half the creme de cacao with coffee liqueur like Kahlua for a mocha twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 28mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.1mg
