Brandy Alexander alternative

Recently I wrote about chocolate whipped cream. I even mentioned in that post that it might be interesting to make an alternative version of Brandy Alexander which uses chocolate whipped cream, instead of using creme de cacao.

I eventually made it and tasted it. Here’s the recipe I came up with:

• 1 oz – brandy
• 1 oz – chocolate whipped cream

Put ingredients in shaker with ice, shake well and then strain into cocktail glass and serve. As an option, you can sprinkle grated nutmeg on top.

"Brandy Alexander" alternative

Notes about this cocktail: it is satisfactory, pleasant, sweet creamy cocktail. Brandy dominates here, with subtle notes of chocolate coming from the chocolate whipped cream.

Don’t expect too much from it. It can’t be an ideal substitute for the original Brandy Alexander. It’s far from that. But in case you don’t have creme de cacao in your bar, this is a great way to enjoy fine creamy cocktail a-la Brandy Alexander.