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It’s difficult to find a cocktail more fitting for winter festivities than this creamy treat! Here’s our best ever recipe for Brandy Alexander!

If you have any leftover brandy, try adding it to Homemade Eggnog!

By the time that we get to the holiday season, I think we’ve earned a little indulgence. Sweet treats must be eaten, and same with mouthwatering party food.

But we’ve also deserved a few delicious drinks. I mean creamy, luxurious and just a little bit cheeky. Nothing fits that description better than a decadent Brandy Alexander!

Brandy cocktail

I have all kind of history with this cocktail. My husband discovered it years ago in a cocktail book I picked up from a discount pile on a whim. At the time we didn’t even own a cocktail shaker!

We don’t make it often as it’s pretty indulgent but Brandy Alexander always finds its way back to us around Christmas time!

I am usually not a fan of creamy cocktails but this one is absolutely perfect for the holidays. Call it dessert in a glass because it’s basically what it is. Boozy, chocolatey, smooth. It’s got it all! And that freshly ground nutmeg on top just sings Christmas.

Brandy Alexander Cocktail being poured from a shaker

Ingredients

As with most classic cocktails, the ingredient list for Brandy Alexander is pretty short. You will need:

Brandy, of course!
Creme de cacao
Double cream or heavy cream
Lots of ice
Fresh nutmeg

Pretty much any brandy will do just fine for this cocktail. But the taste will improve as the quality of the brandy goes up. I prefer cognac if I can get it, but still love the drink with less expensive brandies.

The fresh This is an affiliate link.nutmeg is what really gives the drink a warming, festive twist. It’s often used with the cocktail, and even if it isn’t absolutely essential it is worth adding.

Fresh nutmeg will do so much more for this recipe than pre-grated. Don’t use too much as it will put the drink out of balance. Just a dusting on top will be perfect, as you see in the photos.