Brandy Alexander is a sweet, brandy-based cocktail that became popular during the early 20th century.
It was supposedly created at the time of the wedding of Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood and Viscount Lascelles, in London, in 1922 (Source: Classic Cocktail Club, Milan, Italy)
The Brandy Alexander is based on an earlier, gin-based cocktail called simply an "Alexander".
It is sometimes confused with a drink called a "Panama," which ...
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Brandy Alexander is a sweet, brandy-based cocktail that became popular during the early 20th century.
It was supposedly created at the time of the wedding of Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood and Viscount Lascelles, in London, in 1922 (Source: Classic Cocktail Club, Milan, Italy)
The Brandy Alexander is based on an earlier, gin-based cocktail called simply an "Alexander".
It is sometimes confused with a drink called a "Panama," which is made with light crème de cacao, instead of the dark crème de cacao used for the Brandy Alexander.
Ingredients:
Mixing instructions:
In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the brandy, crème de cacao, and half-and-half. Shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the nutmeg.
Ingredients:
Mixing instructions:
Put all ingredients in blender. Cover and frappé until sherbet consistency. Serve in small brandy snifters with nutmeg sprinkled on top. Yield: 6 (3 oz.) drinks.
Brandy Alexander Ice Cream
The alcohol in the mixture...
less
