Brandy Alexander and Mary Tyler Moore

In memory of the great Mary Tyler Moore, I'm reposting on the Brandy
Alexander. In the pilot of "The Mary Tyler Moore" show, Mary asks for a
Brandy Alexander. Not exactly what Mr. Grant had in mind.
"Love Is All Around" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30d8FbgnDC8)
The Alexander was invented in the early 20th century by Troy Alexander at
Rector's in New York City. The original gin gave way to brandy, resulting
in the Alexander #2, aka the Brandy Alexander.
The recipe I'm using calls for a 1:1:1 ratio of brandy, creme de cacao, and
cream. You'll also find references to a 2:1:1 ratio which definitely seems
like a good thing to try.
The nutmeg garnish is important on this one. Try to get a whole nutmeg and
grate it on the cocktail. The aroma really enhances the experience.
2 oz. Cognac or brandy
2 oz. creme de cacao (white or dark)
2 oz. heavy cream
fresh nutmeg
Place Cognac, creme de cacao, and cream in a shaker with ice. Shake
vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass. Grate fresh nutmeg on top as
garnish.
Photos by Lisa Denkinger
See photo (https://www.instagram.com/p/BLB4OPugfGq)
See photo (https://www.instagram.com/p/BLB4K4HAhGU)
Rector's (http://www.theamericanmenu.com/2015/08/rectors.html)
The lobster palaces of New York (https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.
com/tag/lobster-palaces/)
A little history (http://www.liquor.com/articles/behind-the-drink-
the-brandy-alexander)
Rate Cocktailing on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.
com/us/podcast/cocktailing/id1084161541)
Off to Osaka Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In memory of the great Mary Tyler Moore, I'm reposting on the Brandy
Alexander. In the pilot of The Mary Tyler Moore show, Mary asks for a
Brandy Alexander. Not exactly what Mr. Grant had in mind.

Love Is All Around

The Alexander was invented in the early 20th century by Troy Alexander at
Rector's in New York City. The original gin gave way to brandy, resulting
in the Alexander #2, aka the Brandy Alexander.

The recipe I'm using calls for a 1:1:1 ratio of brandy, creme de cacao, and
cream. You'll also find references to a 2:1:1 ratio which definitely seems
like a good thing to try.

The nutmeg garnish is important on this one. Try to get a whole nutmeg and
grate it on the cocktail. The aroma really enhances the experience.

2 oz. Cognac or brandy
2 oz. creme de cacao (white or dark)
2 oz. heavy cream
fresh nutmeg

Place Cognac, creme de cacao, and cream in a shaker with ice. Shake
vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass. Grate fresh nutmeg on top as
garnish.

Photos by Lisa Denkinger

See photo

See photo

Rector's

The lobster palaces of New York

A little history

Rate Cocktailing on iTunes

Off to Osaka Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/