Creamy Brandy Alexander

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup brandy
• 2 tablespoons dark crème de cacao
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Ice cubes

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the brandy, crème de cacao, cream, sugar, and vanilla extract.
2. Add a handful of ice cubes and shake vigorously until well blended and chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or ground cinnamon.

Interesting Facts

• The Brandy Alexander is one of the world's most famous cocktails, having been enjoyed since the early 1900s.
• The Brandy Alexander is traditionally served in a martini glass.
• This creamy version of the Brandy Alexander is sometimes referred to as the "Milky Way".
• The Brandy Alexander is one of the few cocktails that contains cream.