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Brandy Alexander Recipe

Inspired by Acre

Time8m

Serves1

remy martin vsop, creme de cacao, cream, nutmeg

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz Rémy Martin VSOP (or other VSOP brandy)1 oz Dark crème de cacao1 oz Heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)1 to taste Freshly grated nutmeg1 cup Ice (for shaking)1 pinch Optional: chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (garnish)

Method

Cocktail

Chill glass

Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for several minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill the glass.

Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz Rémy Martin VSOP, 1 oz dark crème de cacao, and 1 oz heavy cream.

Add ice

Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup or enough to come three-quarters of the way up the shaker).

Shake

Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for about 12–15 seconds. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels very cold and the cream is well aerated and slightly frothy.

Prepare glass

If using ice water to chill the glass, discard the ice water and quickly dry the glass.

Double strain and serve

Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer (or the shaker's strainer) into the chilled coupe or martini glass. This removes small ice shards and gives a silky texture.

Garnish

Grate a small amount of fresh nutmeg over the top to taste (start with a light dusting). Optionally add a pinch of chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder for extra aroma and presentation.

Serve immediately

Serve right away while cold and slightly frothy.