Its sweet, but not too sweet. Its retro, but really timeless. Only the hardest cases could resist the charms of this creamy, frothy delight. Thats a dare.
Brandy Alexander Milkshake
The classic Brandy Alexander cocktail gets a summer makeover with ice cream instead of heavy cream. A completely luscious boozy milkshake!
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 437 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 106 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 36 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces brandy ((such as Cognac or Korbel))
- 2 ounces creme de cacao ((we used dark))
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- homemade whipped cream
- nutmeg
Instruction:
- Place brandy, creme de cacao, and ice cream in a blender.
- Blend until combined and smooth.
- Pour into dessert glasses and pipe fresh whipped cream on top and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
- Serve with a straw and enjoy!
Brandy Alexander
This retro dessert cocktail recipe deserves a spot at your next dinner party. The Brandy Alexander features just a few ingredients and really packs a punch.
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. cognac or brandy
- 1 oz. dark crème de cacao
- 1 oz. heavy cream
- Ice
- Grated fresh nutmeg, for serving
Instruction:
- Fill a cocktail glass with ice water. In a cocktail shaker, combine cognac, crème de cacao, and cream. Fill shaker with ice. Cover and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty, about 30 seconds.
- Empty cocktail glass, then strain cocktail into glass. Top with nutmeg.
Brandy Alexander with Ice Cream
With a sophisticated chocolate flavor and creamy goodness, A Brandy Alexander with ice cream is a fun cocktail or dessert for the holidays or any time of the year!
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Ingredients:
- 3/4 ounce brandy
- 3/4 ounce dark crème de cacao
- 2 cups ice cream – approximately 275 g if you want to weigh
- Optional: chocolate shavings (whipped cream)
Instruction:
- Optionally (for the thickest drink), put the alcohol and blender canister in the freezer for a couple hours.
- Blend 1 cup of ice cream with the brandy and creme de cacao until smooth.
- Add remaining ice cream and blend until smooth again.
- Pour into martini or other cocktail glass.
- Top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate as desired.
Brandy Alexander {Classic Cocktail Recipe}
The Brandy Alexander is a dessert drink: chocolatey, sweet, creamy and smooth. Because the alcohol taste is so light, you might think of it as a spiked milkshake. But it’s more subtle and grown-up than that.
Prep: 3min
Total: 3min
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces brandy
- 1 ounce dark creme de cacao
- 1 ounce half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Instruction:
- Fill a shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour in the brandy, creme de cacao, and the half-and-half.
- Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass.
- Sprinkle the grated nutmeg over the top.
