Brandy Alexander Day Archives - The Intoxicologist

Alexander and Big Brother

Quality of liquor during the days of Prohibition wasn’t quite on par with what it is today. The use of heavy cream and sweetening agents played a huge part in helping mask the undesirable flavor found in inferior spirits. Quality

Variations of the Classic Alexander

Though the classic Alexander originally contained gin as the primary base spirit, it is most commonly mixed with Brandy in today’s cocktail culture and ordered as a Brandy Alexander. As was the case with many classic cocktails, the Alexander was

Classic Dessert Cocktail: Brandy Alexander

January 31 is Brandy Alexander Day. Enjoy this classic while snuggled up by a fire for the perfect dessert night cap.

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