National Brandy Alexander Day | Sweet and Simple Brandy Alexander

National Brandy Alexander Day | Sweet and Simple Brandy Alexander

The Brandy Alexander reminds me of Mad Men. A popular drink in American cocktail history, I immediately thought of the popular TV show when I saw this day on the food holiday calendar. While I can never hope of living during the time with the fashions that I really love, I can enjoy a Brandy Alexander whenever I want.

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For today, I decided that I really didn’t want a traditional Brandy Alexander. It’s rainy and dreary and I wanted something that would perk me up. Ice cream always seems to do the trick. Into the freezer I went and grabbed my coveted vanilla ice cream, combined it with Creme de Cacao, brandy and chocolate syrup, and it was a milkshake that I was more than happy to have at 10am. It’s a frozen concoction that you will enjoy.

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National Brandy Alexander Day | Sweet and Simple Brandy Alexander
Recipe Type: Drinks
Author: The Foodie Patootie
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 1 oz. Creme de Cacao
  • 1.5 oz. brandy
  • 5 large scoops vanilla ice cream
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Nutmeg
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Decorate the inside of your glass with chocolate syrup and pour blended drink into cup.
  2. Drizzle chocolate syrup and sprinkle nutmeg on top.

Tomorrow: National Baked Alaska Day

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Stacey
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always wondered what went into one of those

Erin @ The Speckled Palate
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Uh, well, as someone who’s never had a Brandy Alexander before, I am SOLD on this drink. I mean… how could it NOT be good? Also, I love drinks like this that harken to another period of time and am all for bringing them back and LOVE this little rendition you did!

Nichole C
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I have always wanted to have a Mad Men themed party! If I should ever, I’m making this.

Neatly-Packaged
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Neatly-Packaged

This looks really good! 🙂

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Running Betty
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Running Betty

This sounds amazing! I love a mudslide, and this seems similar. Want to make them on my birthday? June 5…..