Brandy Alexander and Variations

Description

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

• Source: Family Circle, circa 2003

Ingredients

• 2 cups brandy
• 2 cups white crème de cacao
• 2 cups heavy cream or half and half
• ½ cup cold water

Procedures

1. Combine brandy, white crème de cacao and heavy cream or half and half with cold water in large pitcher.
2. Cover.
3. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
4. Dust each serving with nutmeg.

Variations

• Mocha Alexander: Reduce crème de cacao to ¾ cup. Add ¾ cup coffee-flavored liqueur . Sprinkle with cocoa powder.
• Dreamy Alexander: Reduce crème de cacao to ¾ cup. Add ¾ cup cointreau. Slip half an orange slice onto the rim of each glass.
• Alexander Mint: Opt instead for dark crème de cacao and reduce to 1 cup. Add ½ cup white or green crème de menthe. Garnish with a chocolate covered mint.