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Shaken · 1 serving

Brandy Alexander

A balanced shaken cocktail combining brandy, heavy cream, creme de cacao.

Short answer

Brandy Alexander is a shaken cocktail made with brandy, heavy cream, and crème de cacao. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Brandy Alexander ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Brandy Alexander ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Brandy30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Heavy Cream30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Crème de cacao30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part

Garnish: Light dusting of freshly grated nutmeg

Method

How to make Brandy Alexander

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and keep the brandy, creme de cacao, and cream cold before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure equal parts brandy, creme de cacao, and heavy cream into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker generously with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until very cold, smooth, and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without transferring any ice chips.

  6. 06

    Finish with only a light even dusting of freshly grated nutmeg and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Brandy Alexander taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (3/5) and sweetness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Brandy Alexander questions

What is in a Brandy Alexander?

Kokto’s build uses brandy, heavy cream, and crème de cacao.

How long does a Brandy Alexander take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Brandy Alexander prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Brandy Alexander alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B038https://punchdrink.com/recipes/brandy-alexander/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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