BRANDY ALEXANDER (using DIY Creme de Cacao!)

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  • čas přidán 2. 07. 2019
  • The Brandy Alexander is actually a variation of the long forgotten classic, the gin-based Alexander. The Brandy Alexander was created in New York City at Hotel Rector at the turn of the 20th century.
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    INGREDIENTS
    - 45mL Brandy (1½ oz)
    - 30mL Creme de Cacao (1 oz)
    - 30mL Cream (1 oz)
    METHOD
    1. Combine the 3 ingredients into your cocktail shaker
    2. Shake with ice for 12 seconds
    3. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass (chilled)
    4. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg
    Music by LAKEY INSPIRED feat. Julian Avila: / me-2-feat-julian-avila
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Komentáře • 57

  • @StevetheBartender_
    @StevetheBartender_  Před 5 lety +10

    Man it has been a long, long time since I've made a Brandy Alexander... this really shows off that simple, 3-ingredient cocktails can pack in the flavour - rich, chocolate-y and creamy... delicious! Make sure you use the freshly grated nutmeg to finish it off!
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  • @JanHaHe
    @JanHaHe Před 5 lety +18

    A new video by steve! Rule nr. 1: First press like, then watch the video.

    • @StevetheBartender_
      @StevetheBartender_  Před 5 lety +1

      Legend! Thanks Son of Zeus - appreciate the continued support!! It keeps me uploading!

    • @JanHaHe
      @JanHaHe Před 5 lety +4

      @@StevetheBartender_ Keep up the good work mate! Your videos are literally the best! Greetings from Berlin

  • @bones357
    @bones357 Před 5 lety +7

    Oh yeah, the wife loves these around the holidays...or any day that ends in a "Y".🎄🤶🎅 🥂

  • @fiddler4035
    @fiddler4035 Před 5 lety +2

    Wow this actually looks fantastic! Gotta make that creme de cacao...

  • @aidenlodo2877
    @aidenlodo2877 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks mate i will be making this for a family member this weekend

  • @stephane.foisy.186
    @stephane.foisy.186 Před 5 lety +1

    A nice dessert cocktail and a guilty pleasure of mine.

  • @terryo2168
    @terryo2168 Před 5 lety +2

    Hi Steve, I have only recently got into making cocktails and your videos are the best on CZcams. Clear, easy to follow, no nonsense and no gimmicks, all with a bit of humour. You have given me so many ideas to use and techniques that I have been practising. I can't do the grin though!
    Guests are coming on Saturday for a gin cocktail extravanza. I might have to sneak out and watch your videos if I can't remember.

    • @StevetheBartender_
      @StevetheBartender_  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi Terry! Thank you for your kind words! :) How did your party go on Saturday night? Bet you served up some delicious cocktails!

    • @terryo2168
      @terryo2168 Před 5 lety +1

      @@StevetheBartender_ Hi Steve, I did a menu of 10 gin cocktails for people to choose from, including a French 75, gin collins, negroni, gin mojito, intro to Aperol and a clover club. Comments were very positive, saying the balance of the ingredients were better than some local bars and that the presentation was very professional! Thanks again Steve for showing me how to do it. Now I've got to learn some vodka cocktails!

  • @yvonnehayes8958
    @yvonnehayes8958 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for a simple recipe to make at home.

  • @JrP0kesHerFace
    @JrP0kesHerFace Před 5 lety +2

    That looks tasty I dont know why I've never made it before

  • @jorgeisaacguerrero
    @jorgeisaacguerrero Před 5 lety +3

    Gotta get to work on that creme de cacao....great job steve

  • @goodselfme
    @goodselfme Před 3 lety +2

    I like Brandy Alexander with ice cream. I omit the ice and cream and I taste until I get it right with the UNMEASURED other 2 ingredients. I must say I feel pretty good after a few tests

  • @ianholmes6078
    @ianholmes6078 Před 5 lety +1

    Try a Brandy Flip for your winter!

  • @jazzyparntz6451
    @jazzyparntz6451 Před 5 lety +1

    Ooh that looks nice 🤩

  • @Coquijim
    @Coquijim Před 3 lety

    TFS. Great demo. As I write this, I’m listening to Julian Avila “Me 2”. My kind of music.

  • @rubygregory1992
    @rubygregory1992 Před 5 lety +1

    I have a barreled reserve gin from Beehive Distilling that I bet would be perfect for this cocktail.

  • @jimeevojnic4842
    @jimeevojnic4842 Před 5 lety

    You know what you need is like a little drink pouring montage after you say hi and before the video begins.

  • @RonR
    @RonR Před rokem

    Simply delicious

  • @KaehneCS
    @KaehneCS Před 5 lety +1

    Great video

  • @pacamaus
    @pacamaus Před 5 lety +1

    love your vids man keep it up

  • @seanswinton6242
    @seanswinton6242 Před 4 lety +2

    I love this drink! I discovered it watching a John Lennon documentary. It was his favorite drink. For someone who doesn't drink often it's easy to love much like a White Russian or Long island Iced Tea. Amazingly, I've recently requested this while dining as a desert drink and the server didn't know what it was and the bartender didn't know how to make it. They also didn't have cognac or brandy on hand.

    • @StevetheBartender_
      @StevetheBartender_  Před 4 lety

      What type of bar was it? All cocktail bars should know a Brandy Alexander! 😁

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 Před 4 lety +1

      Great to hear from you. I was taken to dinner at local Outback Steakhouse bar and the other was a hotel that was Hilton related. Like I stated earlier I thought they could Google it or at least had a reference book at the bar.

    • @StevetheBartender_
      @StevetheBartender_  Před 4 lety +1

      Sean Swinton yeah, they should just say “I’ll bring it over to you” then quickly find out 😕

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 Před 4 lety

      I meant to ask, have you heard of bars not having cognac or brandy, especially during holidays like Christmas?

  • @zenalias3131
    @zenalias3131 Před 5 lety +2

    Each to his own Steve
    I've tried gin based (aka OG Alexander) and I must say the taste will evolve as the drink warms up due to the botanical.
    Give it a try if you want!
    Also here's my thumbs up!

  • @georgegutierrez1194
    @georgegutierrez1194 Před 4 lety

    On which video do you link the Nick and Nora glasses

  • @gaminginfinity1
    @gaminginfinity1 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow

  • @JPC326
    @JPC326 Před 5 lety

    Do you know a good phone app for cocktails ?

  • @walsted1968
    @walsted1968 Před 5 lety +1

    Hey Steve
    Ive been looking for cocktail with Pernod, but somehow it pretty hard to find any, could you make a video with pernod, pastis and absinthe :D

  • @gh05t_mv
    @gh05t_mv Před 5 lety +1

    Hi Steve, can you scale this up for maybe a holiday party? I'm thinking similarly to spiced eggnog.

    • @stephane.foisy.186
      @stephane.foisy.186 Před 5 lety +1

      ghost_mv I actually batch this a day ahead and keep it in a sealed bottle in the fridge. Give it a quick shake in the bottle, Pour in a glass top with nutmeg and serve. I find the flavours combine / evolve after a 24 sit in the fridge.

    • @gh05t_mv
      @gh05t_mv Před 5 lety +1

      Stephane Foisy so you just make several single servings in their own bottles? Or do you scale it up and put it in a sealed pitcher of some kind?

    • @stephane.foisy.186
      @stephane.foisy.186 Před 5 lety

      @@gh05t_mv One big sealed jug. Like an empty liquor bottle or other similar bottle.

  • @Kester22
    @Kester22 Před 5 lety +6

    Hi Steve, great vid! I'm from europe, and since its so crazy hot (nothing compared to australia I know) What are your recommendations on some good summer cocktails?

    • @lorandgalambos4938
      @lorandgalambos4938 Před 5 lety +2

      Hi! I know you've asked Steve's opinion, but if I were you I'd make either Aperol Spritz or Mojito. These are the two basic summer cocktails as far as I know...

  • @rileylucas1517
    @rileylucas1517 Před 5 lety

    Is it just me or is anybody else curious to know who the actual #%^* is disliking these awesome vids? like c’mon! the guy is showing you how to make something..... either take notes or if you don’t like it just p*** off. Simple as that.

  • @user-uw7tz7zf6r
    @user-uw7tz7zf6r Před 5 lety

    I've tried also Sister of Alexander: gin + mint liqour + cream.

  • @jospargo8417
    @jospargo8417 Před 5 lety

    Sad you did n’t use ‘Not your nanny’s brandy’ but I guess the premium one is cool.
    (I did the label I’ll on nonbank) 😁

    • @StevetheBartender_
      @StevetheBartender_  Před 5 lety

      The same company produces both products (Not your Nanna's Brandy + Black Bottle) - pretty sure it's from the same distillery in Renmark, SA..

  • @sc4v3
    @sc4v3 Před 3 lety +1

    As far as I knew the original alexander had cognac instead of brandy...never heard of the gin tbh

    • @StevetheBartender_
      @StevetheBartender_  Před 3 lety +1

      The original Alexander called for gin - predates the Brandy Alexander by at least 15 years.. interesting read: www.diffordsguide.com/en-au/encyclopedia/1072/cocktails/alexander-cocktail

    • @sc4v3
      @sc4v3 Před 3 lety

      @@StevetheBartender_ wow ye nice reading. I agree tho Gin with cream and chocolate liquor....sounds wired :\

  • @nikkijaneallison
    @nikkijaneallison Před rokem

    How much does this cost when you order this at a bar?

  • @swedendive
    @swedendive Před 5 lety +1

    Yummyz 👍🥂

  • @lumandojhonlee4587
    @lumandojhonlee4587 Před 2 lety

    Hilo i am still study as bartending

  • @milanovcrapoa9333
    @milanovcrapoa9333 Před 5 lety

    💎🍺❤

  • @markylon
    @markylon Před rokem

    Anyway not anyways, no such word as anyways

  • @BlockoBasso
    @BlockoBasso Před 2 lety

    *Hybrid Alexander ;)

  • @drspiritja
    @drspiritja Před 5 lety

    Hey Steve. Check ig, I tagged u in some vids lol