Skip to main content

Brandy Alexander


A Brandy Alexander is a brandy-based dessert cocktail consisting of cognac, crème de cacao, and cream, that became popular during the early 20th century, The cocktail known as Alexander today may contain gin or brandy this can be  variation of an earlier, gin-based cocktail called simply an Alexander you can add  Ice cream for a "frozen Brandy or a dessert  Alexander".

There are many rumours about its origins, several sources say it absolutely was created at the time of the London wedding of Princess Mary and viscount Lascelles in 1922, Drama critic and Algonquin Round Table member Alexander Woollcott said it was named after him. Other sources say it had been named after the Russian tsar Alexander.

The drink was possibly named after Troy Alexander, a bartender at Rector's a  replacement New York City restaurant, who created the drink to serve a white drink at a dinner celebrating  Phoebe Snow a character in a popular advertising campaign in the early 20th century.


The cocktail is understood to possess been John  Lennon's favourite drink. He was introduced to it on March 12, 1974, by Harry Nilsson, on Lennon's so-called lost weekend The pair began heckling them and whilst being ejected Lennon allegedly assaulted a waitress.

Prep:

Alcohol: Brandy

BRANDY ALEXANDER

It's sweet, but not too sweet. It's retro but really timeless. Only the toughest cases could resist the beauty of this creamy, frothy delight.

INGREDIENTS

  • 80ml brandy 
  • 50ml double cream 
  • ice
  • 50ml crème de cacao
  • 1 tsp golden caster sugar 
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg 
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon 
  • Cocktail glass

INSTRUCTIONS 

  •   For garnish mix the sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon together and set them aside on a plate

  • Add the brandy, crème de cacao and double cream into a shaker, then add a generous few of ice. 

  • Shake until the surface of the shaker is extremely cold, then strain into two small coupe or cocktail glasses.

  • Garnish with a sprinkle of the spiced sugar, then serve.


NUTRITION FACTS 
kcal:308
fat:14g
saturates:  9g
carbs:         9g
sugars:9g
fibre:1g
protein:1g
salt:0.02g
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

If you have any doubts, please let me know

Popular posts from this blog

WHITE LADY

Cocktail   A Cocktail is a mixed drink typically made with alcohol, a distilled liquor. Such as (arrach, brandy, cachaca, gin, rum tequila, vodka or whiskey). When we refer to any generic alcoholic mixed drink, a cocktail may mean any beverage that contains two or more ingredients if all least one of those ingredients contains alcohol.  Cocktail varies in taste, colour & texture like no other beverage. Here is cocktail  "WHITE LADY" A simple staple that every gin lover should have in cocktail making the white lady. Classic cocktail Well balanced and refreshing all-time favourite cocktail has the strength of a martini so enjoy a cocktail.  Prep - 5 mins            Total - 5 mins INGREDIENTS  Gin - 50 ml Triple sec - 25 ml Lemon juice - 25 ml Egg white - ½(optional) Sugar syrup - 2 tsp Ice - 4tsp  Lemon zest twists to serve  DIRECTIONS  Add gin, Triple sec, Lemo...
Post a Comment
Read more

Beetroot Spinach and Pear juice

  " Beetroot spinach and pear juice" Beetroots are a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals, including, vitamin B6 which supports metabolism and red blood cell production, iron which allows red blood cells to carry oxygen,  zinc promotes wound healing, supports the immune system, and encourages normal growth, phosphorous, an essential nutrient for teeth, bones, and cell repair, calcium   essential mineral for bone growth and strength, Magnesium a mineral that supports immune, heart, muscle, and nerve health. 10 Benefits of Spinach  Helps in Anemia    Prevent Asthma      Helps lower blood pressure    Promotes bone health     Has anti-cancer properties An excellent source of antioxidant nutrients     Promotes regularity     Spinach Benefits for skin and hair    Reduces the...
Post a Comment
Read more

Green Tea

 " GREEN TEA " Green tea is one of the most popular healthiest beverage. It boosts your metabolism rate and will destress your mind. It is loaded with nutrients and plant compound, increases fat burning especially during exercise.  Nutritionists suggest having Green tea right after breakfast and lunch when your metabolism rate is highest. Green tea will ensure a faster loss metabolism help the food to digest better. Drinking between 2 cups of hot green tea throughout the day will be sufficient for wet loss. Here is your  " Green tea "   Prep time  - 2 mins        Cook time - 10 mins                     Total time - 12 mins Course - Drink           Cuisine - American Serving - 2                 Calories - 10 kcal INGREDIENTS  2 ...
Post a Comment
Read more