This Brandy Alexander cocktail is dessert in a glass. The cognac, crème de cacao, and cream blend together to form a perfectly balanced drink that satisfies any sweet tooth.
You may have heard of an Alexander cocktail before. It mixes gin with creme de cocao and cream. A very similar drink to this, the Brandy Alexander uses brandy or Cognac instead of gin.

If you like creamy, chocolatey drinks you’re going to love this one. It’s not too sweet – the Cognac really balances the flavors.
The two types of alcohol in this cocktail are brandy and creme de cocao. For these, I typically use an affordable Cognac like Hennessy VS or a VS or XO Brandy from E & J. Either of these, or another affordable brandy will work fine in this cocktail.
I use Bols clear Creme de Cocao. It has good flavor and is easy to find. There’s a dark version as well that you can use, though it will give a darker tint to this cocktail. De Kruyper also is a good brand.
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Brandy Alexander
Ingredients
- 1 oz brandy Cognac
- 1 oz crème de cocao
- 1 oz cream
- nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds, until well chilled.
- Pour into a coupe glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
Nutrition
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Laura is the founder and editor of the travel blogs Savored Sips and Savored Journeys. She is dedicated to sharing the best information about drinks found around the world.
This does look just like dessert in a glass!
What a perfect idea for ending a romantic Valentines dinner at home.
This alexander looks absolutely perfect! So creamy and delicious, can’t wait to try it.
My grandfather just passed away and we were looking for his signature drink recipe of brandy alexander. Thanks for giving us this recipe!
I’m sorry to hear of your grandfather’s passing, but I do hope this cocktail can be a nice reminder of him
This is the perfect drink for any special occasion. I love how easy it is to make!