My First 
Love….
One of my very first drinks in a bar fancy cocktail lounge, ever, was a Brandy Alexander Cocktail. I don’t remember who suggested it, but once I tried one, that was it for me! A Brandy Alexander Cocktail is basically a sweet and creamy chocolate milkshake, boozed up a tad bit. It was my go-to whenever I was out for a special occasion. I think it’s time I shared this recipe and let you all in on how easy it is to make and how amazing it tastes. If you’re not into baking, but you’d like to serve a sinfully delicious dessert, I suggest you give this cocktail a whirl.
Over Sharing?
As I start to share the stories of my mostly misspent youth, I begin to notice a theme. I have a lot of drinking stories. I’m going to continue spinning these yarns and to tell myself that this is pretty typical. Hmmm, that or perhaps I need a 12 step program. Anyway, here goes!
On the theme of favorite cocktails (and “cock-tales”) from my younger days. I love this one! My parents, brother, sister and I were attending a wedding of one of my sisters good friends. It was at a local restaurant, perched up in the hills, with a beautiful view. You know the type of wedding, a pretty outside ceremony, a band or DJ played inside after the ceremony. Then, to the buffet line inside. A lovely old style dark wood paneled bar with a gorgeous view of the valley below.
Are You Talking To Me?
Well naturally, my dad and I made it to the bar to order a drink, together. I had just turned 21, so in the eyes of the law, I had just barely made it to drinking age. Well, the bartender greeted me with a hello! As if we’d either been the best of friends or I’d been spending half my days and most of my nights sitting on the bar stool at that very restaurant. I turned to look at my dad with that guilty, who me? Are you talking to me? look as I shrugged my shoulders towards my dad, with that I don’t know what this guy is talking about. I wonder what my dad was thinking! (PS, I didn’t know him, honestly! But I probably ordered a Brandy Alexander Cocktail.)
The Brandy Alexander Cocktail Recipe
Into a cocktail shaker filled 1/2 way with ice, add the brandy, creme de cacao and the cream. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, strain into a cocktail glass. Top with a tiny bit of freshly grated nutmeg.
To make a milk-shake like drink, add the ingredients to a blender with about 5 ice cubes and blend on high for 20-30 seconds. Serve in a cocktail glass with nutmeg garnish. Cheers!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounce brandy
- 1 ounce creme de cacao (you can use either dark or clear)
- 2 ounces cream or half and half
Garnish with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Into a cocktail shaker filled 1/2 way with ice, add the brandy, creme de cacao and the cream. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, strain into a cocktail glass. Top with a tiny bit of freshly grated nutmeg.
- (You can also add the ingredients to a blender with about 5 ice cubes and blend on high for 20-30 seconds for more a shake-like consistency)
