Cocktail of the week

Brandy Alexander
Classic cocktails are unaffected by the passing of time. Most are a reminder of the Prohibition era but have also attained cult status in today’s times. This smooth and creamy mix became hugely popular in the 1960s and 70s.It is a variation of the original gin-based Alexander (a Prohibition favourite circa 1922). Nowadays it is considered to be something of a ladies’ drink.
 
Ingredients
3cl brandy/cognac
3cl brown crème de cacao
3cl fresh cream
 
Preparation
Always chill a cocktail glass in the freezer before use
Pour all the ingredients into a shaker with five cubes of ice
Shake sharply to ensure that all ingredients have mixed together (important for fresh-cream-based cocktails). Strain into the chilled glass
For the finishing touch, sprinkle ground nutmeg on top

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