Classic Brandy Alexander Cocktail
The Classic Brandy Alexander is a rich, creamy, and dessert-like cocktail traditionally made with brandy, crème de cacao, and fresh cream. It originated in the early 20th century as a variation of the Alexander cocktail, which originally used gin. The drink is typically served chilled in a coupe or cocktail glass, often garnished with freshly grated nutmeg.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cocktail is high in fat and simple carbohydrates due to its primary ingredients of cream and liqueur. A typical serving provides a significant amount of calcium and some vitamin A from the dairy, but is primarily a source of empty calories from alcohol and sugar, with a rough ballpark of 250-300 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
| Potassium | 50 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the Brandy Alexander is a classic example of a 'dessert cocktail' and was famously a favorite of President John F. Kennedy. Nutritionally, its high fat and sugar content from cream and liqueur makes it a very energy-dense beverage, akin to drinking a liquid dessert.
