Brandy Alexander facts for kids
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| Type | Cocktail |
| Primary alcohol by volume | |
| Served | Straight up; without ice |
| Standard garnish | Grated nutmeg |
| Standard drinkware |
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| Preparation | Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Sprinkle with fresh ground nutmeg. |
The Brandy Alexander is a sweet and creamy drink, often enjoyed as a dessert. It's made with brandy, a chocolate-flavored liquid called crème de cacao, and cream. This special drink became very popular in the early 1900s. It's a bit like an older drink simply called an Alexander, which was made with gin instead of brandy. Today, when people talk about an Alexander, it could be either the gin or the brandy version. Sometimes, people even add ice cream to make a "frozen Brandy Alexander"!
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The Brandy Alexander: A Sweet History
Many stories explain how the Brandy Alexander got its name. It's like a mystery!
Royal Wedding Rumors
Some people say the drink was first made in London in 1922. This was during the wedding of Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles. It was a big event, and maybe a new, fancy drink was created to celebrate!
Famous Names
Another idea is that the drink was named after a famous writer and critic named Alexander Woollcott. He was part of a well-known group of writers and artists called the Algonquin Round Table. He even said the drink was named after him! Some others believe it was named after a Russian ruler, Tsar Alexander II.
A Bartender's Creation
One of the most popular stories points to a bartender named Troy Alexander. He worked at a restaurant in New York City called Rector's. The story goes that he created the drink to be a white-colored beverage. This was for a special dinner celebrating a popular advertising character from that time, named Phoebe Snow. She was known for wearing white clothes, so a white drink would have been a perfect match!
See also
In Spanish: Brandy Alexander para niños
