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Rachel L’s Avatar Rachel L
14th December 2024 at 18:34
I used De Kuyper brand for both the white and dark creme de cacao. Also added a variant with a few drops of chocolate bitters. This is also great with Branca Menta in place of one of the measures of creme de cacao.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
15th December 2024 at 08:20
Branca Menta is a great call. I look forward to trying.
Landon Brown’s Avatar Landon Brown
8th October 2024 at 08:15
I would suggest trying this classic with the addition of a lemon twist (express the oils & discard) along with the nutmeg garnish. I get a sort of lemon meringue vibe on the nose, which really complements and brightens the drink.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
8th October 2024 at 09:10
Thanks, Landon. That's a great tip I look forward to trying.
Matt’s Avatar Matt
15th July 2024 at 01:03
Delicious and classic - but please explore some of the variants on the website to see what you find!
Chris Lamb’s Avatar Chris Lamb
27th December 2022 at 12:44
Any recommendations for people without dark creme de cacao? I have a lot of white to get through...
Morten Carlsbaek’s Avatar Morten Carlsbaek
7th November 2024 at 16:55
or as in Cocktail Codex' recipe: 1,5 oz cognac, 1 oz white creme cacao, 1 oz heavy cream
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
2nd March 2023 at 12:52
If just using white creme de cacao then add 8 drops Bob's Chocolate Bitters.
Ian Fenton’s Avatar Ian Fenton
1st November 2022 at 10:19
I believe Alexander #2 appears in print in the Savoy 1st edition?
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
2nd November 2022 at 14:23
You're right. Thanks, Ian. I've amended above accordingly and added quote from The Savoy.
9th September 2022 at 23:46
That's a good drink.. the alcohol making it
Per Lennart’s Avatar Per Lennart
13th January 2021 at 20:31
Had to substitute white cacao for brown, so cannot make a truly fair review, but I cannot imagine that the true version of this could come anywhere near competing with its delicious herbal-flavoured sister: the BBC
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8th December 2020 at 13:00
https://www.diffordsguide.com/on-this-day/january/31

Simon,
As today is the 40th anniversary of John Lennon's death, the Brandy Alexander could also be added to the 8 Dec 'Cocktail of the day'...

Just a suggestion. Thanks for the excellent work on this site, including all the great historical tidbits...
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