Name: Brandy Alexander
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 2 ounces brandy; 1/2 ounce dark crème de cacao; 1/2 ounce heavy cream; Whole nutmeg

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Recipe information

Ingredients

2 ounces brandy

1/2 ounce dark crème de cacao

1/2 ounce heavy cream

Whole nutmeg

Combine brandy, crème de cacao, and heavy cream in a mixing glass with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a 6-ounce cocktail glass and grate nutmeg over top, to taste.

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