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Brandy Alexander

Name: Brandy Alexander
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 60 ml Rémy Martin VSOP; 30 ml dark crème de cacao; 30 ml heavy cream

A SWEET, CREAMY COCKTAIL

Silky as freshly fallen snow and laced with chocolate-spice aromatics, the Brandy Alexander is a rich decadent dessert cocktail that doubles as a refined digestif. When crafted with Rémy Martin VSOP, our emblematic Cognac Fine Champagne, its creamy texture, vanilla-oak warmth and dried-fruit brightness glide effortlessly across the palate, making it perfect for relaxed winter nights, celebratory dinners or any moment that deserves an indulgent toast.

5 MIN medium Coupette

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Rémy Martin VSOP
1 oz dark crème de cacao
1 oz heavy cream

60 ml Rémy Martin VSOP
30 ml dark crème de cacao
30 ml heavy cream

6 cl Rémy Martin VSOP
3 cl dark crème de cacao
3 cl heavy cream

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How to make a
Brandy Alexander

Chill the glass – place a coupe in the freezer or pack with ice, discarding the cubes just before serving.
Combine cognac, crème de cacao and cream in a cocktail shaker filled with clear ice.
Shake vigorously until the shaker tin is frosted and the mixture feels luxuriously silky.
Strain through a fine strainer into the chilled coupe to preserve its creamy texture.
Garnish your cocktail with a light dusting of fresh, grated nutmeg to release warming spice aromas.

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When to Enjoy a Brandy Alexander cocktaiL?

Indulgent digestif after dinner
Paired with chocolate- or vanilla-based desserts
Cozy night-cap for autumn and winter evenings
Intimate gatherings, festive holidays and special celebrations

EXPERT TIPS FOR THE PERFECT SERVE

Pre-chill both the coupe or glass and your ingredients to keep the mouthfeel lush and creamy.
Shaking with large clear ice reduces dilution while ensuring a smooth, velvety body.
Prefer a lighter profile? Use white crème de cacao in your recipe for a snow-coloured version.
For extra decadence, micro-grate dark chocolate over the nutmeg.

The History of the Brandy Alexander

Evolving from the gin-based Alexander of the early 20ᵗʰ century, the Brandy Alexander is thought to have debuted either at the 1922 royal wedding of Princess Mary or at New York’s Hotel Rector, where bartender Troy Alexander mixed it to promote a white advertising campaign mascot. Its creamy charm carried the cocktail through the 1930s and ’40s as a beloved pre-Prohibition dessert drink.

WhY CHOOSE Rémy Martin for Your Brandy Alexander?

Rémy Martin VSOP delivers layers of vanilla, dried apricot and candied pear that intertwine naturally with cream and cacao, ensuring the drink remains balanced rather than cloying.
Looking to elevate your drink? Substitute VSOP with 1738 Accord Royal for deeper oak, toffee and dark-chocolate undertones, or reach for Rémy Martin XO to add opulent notes of fig, candied orange and roasted cocoa that extend the finish.
Every Rémy Martin cognac is a blend exclusively from Grande and Petite Champagne crus, guaranteeing the Fine-Champagne structure that keeps this creamy cocktail vibrant and impeccably poised.

Sip, savour and enjoy this classic cocktail — a delicious concoction where craftsmanship meets creamy decadence.