John deBary’s Brandy Alexander

John deBary | New York

photo: Lizzie Munro
brandy alexander

“I love the elegance of an equal-parts Alexander,” explains John deBary. His edit simply calls for swapping out the cream for milk, which provides the requisite creaminess without the added weight.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 ounce Cognac, preferably VS or VSOP
  • 1 ounce Cognac, preferably VS or VSOP
  • 1 ounce crème de cacao , preferably Marie Brizard or Tempus Fugit
  • 1 ounce crème de cacao , preferably Marie Brizard or Tempus Fugit
  • 1 ounce whole milk
  • 1 ounce whole milk

Garnish: grated nutmeg

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin and shake with ice.
  2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  3. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

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