Uncle Brad and Jules tackle the luxurious Brandy Alexander – a cocktail so smooth, it practically wears velvet pajamas. This creamy classic may have emerged from the shadow of its lesser-known (but equally delicious) parent cocktail, but it's earned its place as a dessert drink worthy of year-round appreciation.
Uncle Brad starts us off with the traditional Brandy Alexander, made the proper way with cream – because while our friends in Wisconsin might insist on ice cream, we're sticking to the original recipe that put this cocktail on the map. Then Jules shakes things up with her signature Root Beer twist, proving that sometimes the best innovations come from thinking outside the liquor cabinet. Uncle Brad digs into the fascinating origins of this sophisticated sipper and reveals the identity of its mysterious parent cocktail.
Whether you're looking to cap off a dinner party or simply want to treat your taste buds to something special, the Brandy Alexander delivers dessert-level indulgence in liquid form. Just remember: this is a nightcap, not a noon-time refresher... actually, don’t let us dictate policy, enjoy it whenever you’d like.
Brandy Alexander
Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Nutmeg
Directions & Ingredients
In shaker glass add:
1.5 oz Cognac / Nice French Brandy
1.0 oz Dark creme de cacao
1.0 oz of Heavy cream
Ice
Shake for 20 seconds or until it’s too cold to hold
Strain into your coupe glass
Garnish with fresh nutmeg
Alexander the Float
Rootbeer Alexander Float
A boozy, creamy, spiced summer dessert cocktail
Glass: Pint Glass
Garnish: Nutmeg or shaved chocolate
Ingredients:
2 oz Cognac
1 oz crème de cacao
1/2 oz heavy cream
2 oz root beer (chilled)
1 scoop vanilla bean ice cream
Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
Instructions:
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to your glass
Shake the brandy, crème de cacao, and cream with ice and strain into glass
Top with root beer—slowly! Let it fizz.
Garnish with a dash of nutmeg or a shaved chocolate float.
TIP: Thoughtful question from @Susu_51295 about the differences between syrup, shrub, and oleo sacrum – essential knowledge for any home bartender looking to elevate their craft.
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