Brandy Alexander
The Brandy Alexander is a strong brandy creamy cocktail, creamy and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a rocks glass.
- 3 min
- Rocks glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 81 out of 100
- Fruity
- 26 out of 100
- Bitter
- 14 out of 100
- Creamy
- 83 out of 100
- Boozy
- 57 out of 100
How to make a Brandy Alexander
To make a Brandy Alexander, shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass: 1 oz brandy, 1 oz Creme de Cacao, 1 oz light cream and 1 nutmeg.
You'll need
- Brandy1 oz
- Creme de Cacao1 oz
- Light cream1 oz
- Nutmeg1
Instructions
- 1
Add brandy, creme de cacao, light cream and nutmeg to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Why shake? Light cream blends in smoothly only with a hard shake.
Brandy Alexander questions
What does a Brandy Alexander taste like?
Mostly creamy and sweet. It's a strong drink at about 17% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Brandy Alexander?
About 17% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Brandy Alexander and a Scooter?
Both use brandy and light cream. The Brandy Alexander adds Creme de Cacao and nutmeg, while the Scooter uses Amaretto. Both are shaken, but the Brandy Alexander goes in a rocks glass and the Scooter in a cocktail glass.
Should a Brandy Alexander be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: light cream needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What glass do you serve a Brandy Alexander in?
A rocks glass.