Recipe for 2 DRINKSPerhaps the most classic of all brandy drinks, the Brandy Alexander makes a perfect transition from after-dinner cocktail to anytime party favorite.
2 cups ice
3 ounces brandy
4 ounces dark crème de cacao
¼ cup heavy cream, half and half, or milk (consult your cardiologist)
Ground nutmeg for garnish
Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Cover and pulse on and off until
the mixture starts to swirl evenly. Blend on high for 20 seconds, or until
the drink is completely smooth. Garnish with a sprinkling of ground nutmeg.
Variations
APRICOT ALEXANDER Omit the brandy. Add 3 ounces apricot brandy
before blending.
BANANA ALEXANDER Reduce the crème de cacao to 2 ounces. Add 2
ounces crème de banane before blending.
BLACKBERRY ALEXANDER Omit the brandy. Add 3 ounces blackberry
brandy before blending.
CHOCOLATE CHERRY ALEXANDER Reduce the crème de cacao to 2
ounces. Add 2 ounces cherry liqueur (such as Heering) before blending.
COFFEE ALEXANDER Reduce the crème de cacao to 2 ounces. Add 2
ounces coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa) before blending.
HAZELNUT ALEXANDER Reduce the crème de cacao to 2 ounces. Add
2 ounces hazelnut liqueur (such as Frangelico) before blending.
RASPBERRY ALEXANDER Reduce the crème de cacao to 2 ounces. Add
2 ounces raspberry liqueur (such as Chambord or crème de framboise)
before blending.
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