Best 8 Creamy Brandy Alexander Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic, the Creamy Brandy Alexander, a captivating cocktail that has tantalized taste buds for over a century. This luxurious libation seamlessly blends the rich flavors of cognac, crème de cacao, and cream, resulting in a velvety smooth and decadent treat. As you take a sip, the cognac's warmth envelops your senses, followed by the luscious sweetness of crème de cacao and the velvety embrace of cream. Whether you prefer it shaken or blended, this cocktail is a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a realm of pure bliss.

Accompanying the Creamy Brandy Alexander are three equally enticing variations that offer unique twists on the original. The Chocolate Brandy Alexander introduces a layer of rich chocolate flavor, while the Coffee Brandy Alexander invigorates with a shot of espresso. For those seeking a refreshing twist, the Raspberry Brandy Alexander incorporates the vibrant flavors of raspberry liqueur, creating a delightful balance of sweet and tart. Each variation promises a distinct experience that will cater to a wide range of palates.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BRANDY ALEXANDER MILKSHAKES



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Wisconsinites drink a lot of brandy: Every year, half of the cases Korbel sells in the US go just to the Badger State. German immigrants brought it with them to the state in the 19th century, and while theories vary on why Wisconsin has become brandy central, everyone agrees that people here know how to drink it. The Del-Bar in Wisconsin Dells serves a Brandy Alexander in the form of a milkshake. It's a Wisconsin drink through and through: The blender was invented here in 1922. -Nora Horvath for Food Network Magazine

Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 Brandy Alexander Milkshake

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Blend 1 ounce each of brandy and dark crème de cacao with a few scoops of vanilla ice cream, then top with whipped cream and nutmeg.

BRANDY ALEXANDER



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It's sweet, but not too sweet. It's retro, but really timeless. Only the hardest cases could resist the charms of this creamy, frothy delight. That's a dare.

Provided by Rosie Schaap

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 oz. brandy
1 oz. crème de cacao
1 oz. heavy cream
Nutmeg

Steps:

  • Shake brandy, crème de cacao and cream with ice.
  • Strain into a coupe.
  • Grate a little nutmeg on top.

BRANDY ALEXANDER



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Sprinkle spiced sugar on this creamy cocktail for a Christmassy after-dinner treat. We have three fruity twists as well

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Cocktails, Drink

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • To make the garnish, mix the sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon together and set aside.
  • Pour the brandy, crème de cacao and double cream into a cocktail shaker (or see tip, below), then add a generous handful of ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker is very cold, then strain into two small coupe or cocktail glasses.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of the spiced sugar, then serve.THREE TWISTSServe these cocktails at your next dinner party. They're so delectable, they double as dessert - serve with a teaspoon to enjoy all the toppings.Trifle alexanderDrop 1 black cherry in syrup into the bottom of two small cocktail glasses along with a dash of the syrup. Tip 80ml brandy, 50ml sweet sherry, 50ml double cream, 1 tsp sugar syrup and ¼ tsp vanilla bean paste into a blender with a small handful of ice. Blitz until smooth and very cold, then pour into the prepared glasses. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles, then serve with savoiardi biscuits or sponge fingers for dipping. Serves 2.Strawberry alexanderBlitz 80ml gin, 50g frozen strawberries, 50ml double cream, 25ml triple sec and 25ml water in a blender until very smooth. Pour into two tumblers and garnish each with a mini meringue, mint leaves and a pinch of freeze-dried strawberries. Serves 2.Passion fruit & coconut alexanderTip 80ml cachaça, 50ml coconut rum, 50ml double cream and the flesh of 1 passion fruit into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker is cold, then double strain the cocktail into two martini glasses. Cut 1 passion fruit in half and drizzle the halves with a couple of drops of coconut rum. Float one half, cut-side up, on top of each cocktail. Serves 2.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium

DICK TAEUBER'S BRANDY ALEXANDER PIE



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In January 1970, The Times published a recipe for brandy Alexander pie. It was an unassuming confection: a graham-cracker crust filled with a wobbly, creamy mousse and enough alcohol to raise the hair on your neck and then make your neck wobbly too. Later that year, Craig Claiborne, then the food editor, declared it one of the paper's three most-requested dessert recipes and ran it again. By rights, this should have been the recipe's swan song. But thanks to Dick Taeuber, a Maryland statistician, the pie lived on. Taeuber discovered that you could use a simple formula to make the pie in the flavor of almost any cocktail you wanted (3 eggs to 1 cup cream to 1/2 cup liquor). In 1975, Claiborne renamed it Dick Taeuber's cordial pie and published it once more, this time with all 20 variations (see note). Calling it a cordial pie doesn't quite capture its punch or proof. Booze pie would be more fitting. It's not the kind of thing you want to serve for a children's birthday party.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups graham-cracker crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2/3 cup sugar
teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
1/4 cup Cognac
1/4 cup creme de cacao
1 cup heavy cream
Food coloring (optional)
Chocolate curls, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the crumbs with butter. Form in a 9-inch pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
  • Pour 1/2 cup cold water in a saucepan and sprinkle gelatin over it. Add 1/3 cup sugar, salt and egg yolks. Stir to blend. Place over low heat and stir until the gelatin dissolves and the mixture thickens. Do not boil. Remove from heat.
  • Stir the Cognac and creme de cacao into the mixture. Then chill until the mixture starts to mound slightly when nudged with a spoon.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff, then add the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and beat until peaks are firm. Fold the meringue into the thickened mixture.
  • Whip the cream, then fold into the mixture. Add food coloring if desired. Turn the mixture into the crust. Add garnish, if desired. Chill several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 495, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 323 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BRANDY ALEXANDER



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This version of the classic Brandy Alexander cocktail comes to us from the master mixologist Dale DeGroff.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ounce brandy
1 ounce dark Cacao or Kahlua
2 ounces heavy cream
Ice cubes
Whole nutmeg, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a pint-size glass, combine brandy, Cacao, heavy cream, and ice cubes. Top with a cocktail shaker, and shake until chilled. Strain mixture into a martini or stemmed cocktail glass. Grate nutmeg over top of drink.

BRANDY ALEXANDER COCKTAIL



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The rich and creamy mixture of brandy and heavy cream make the brandy Alexander a sweet choice for an after-dinner drink.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ fluid ounce creme de cacao
½ fluid ounce brandy
½ fluid ounce heavy cream
1 cup ice

Steps:

  • Combine creme de cacao, brandy, and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 14.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

GRAMPA'S BRANDY ALEXANDER



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I got this recipe from my Italian Grampa, who used to make it for me at Christmas time. Perfect for a choco-holic like me. A guaranteed winner! Serve in any glass and garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle on chocolate powder.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons creme de cacao
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 cup chocolate ice cream, softened

Steps:

  • In blender, combine brandy, creme de cacao, and chocolate syrup. Blend at medium speed until well-mixed. Add the softened ice cream in large chunks. Blend at high speed until smooth. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 33.3 g

BRANDY ALEXANDER



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This great brandy alexander drink recipe is courtesy of Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan, and it can be found in their recipe book, "In the Land of Cocktails."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 ounces brandy
2 ounces heavy cream
1 ounce Kahlua
1 cup ice

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in the jar of a blender. Blend on slow speed until frothy and well combined. Pour into a rocks glass and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream or half-and-half instead of milk.
  • To make a non-alcoholic version of the Brandy Alexander, omit the brandy and replace it with additional cream or milk.
  • Garnish the Brandy Alexander with grated nutmeg, ground cinnamon, or a maraschino cherry for an extra touch of elegance.
  • Serve the Brandy Alexander immediately after making it, as it will start to separate if it sits for too long.
  • If you don't have a cocktail shaker, you can make the Brandy Alexander in a blender. Just be careful not to over-blend it, as this will make the drink too frothy.

Conclusion:

The Brandy Alexander is a classic cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and elegant appearance, the Brandy Alexander is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special drink to serve, give the Brandy Alexander a try. You won't be disappointed!

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