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Brandy Alexander

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A version of the Brandy Alexander using Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, this captures the spirit of the cocktail as a delicious, creamy variation.
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About this recipe

Originally known as the ‘Alexander’, this mixed drink first appeared in print in 1917 in Recipes for Mixed Drinks from bartender Hugo Ensslin, head of bar service at the Wallick House Hotel in Times Square. The base spirit was gin, but a brandy version was created for the 1922 wedding of Princess Mary in London, according to one story. More in line with the naming is that it was inspired by the Russian Tsar Alexander II, or even New York drama critic Alexander Walcott, who penned often highly critical views during the 1920s and 30s. Needless to say, as with many great cocktails, the bartender who devised the brandy version is unknown. But the rise to fame of the Brandy Alexander was rapid, featuring in novels by Evelyn Waugh; appearing in US TV series Cheers, and lending its name to a song by Canadian singer/songwriter Feist on her Juno award-winning album The Reminder. In the Baileys Alexander the indulgent Irish whisky cream liqueur is substituted for brandy, combining beautifully with cream and crème de cacao to create a luscious, elegant cocktail. The drink is garnished with a sprinkling of grated nutmeg to enhance the flavours of Baileys and cacao and provides a decorative finish. The Baileys Alexander is an ideal warmer, perfect for sipping on cooler days, or for when you want plenty of flavour and texture in your drinks.

Ingredients for

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25ml.
Baileys® Original Irish Cream Liqueur
25ml.
Brandy
25ml.
Crème De Cacao
1sprinkle(s)
Nutmeg
➤ 0.8 units of alcohol per serve
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Equipment

1 x
Martini glass
1 x
Grater
1 x
Jigger
1 x
Ice
1 x
Cocktail Shaker
1 x
Strainer

How to make

Fill a shaker with ice.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Add Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, brandy and crème de cacao to the shaker.

Using a jigger, measure 25ml Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, 25ml brandy and 25ml crème de cacao into the shaker.
Shake until cold.

Shake the mixture vigorously until the surface of the cocktail shaker feels chilled.
Strain into a martini glass.

Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into a martini glass.
Sprinkle nutmeg on top.

Using a grater, grate the side of a whole nutmeg onto the drink to garnish.

Avoid top-ups

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Baileys® Original Irish Cream

Since its creation in 1974, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, a delicious blend of quality whiskey and smooth Irish cream, has become one of the world’s best-loved liqueurs.

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