Ep. 108: The Brandy Alexander – Velvet in a Glass

Uncle Brad and Jules tackle the luxurious Brandy Alexander – a cocktail so smooth, it practically wears velvet pajamas. This creamy classic may have emerged from the shadow of its lesser-known (but equally delicious) parent cocktail, but it's earned its place as a dessert drink worthy of year-round appreciation.  Uncle Brad starts us off with the traditional Brandy Alexander, made the proper way with cream – because while our friends in Wisconsin might insist on ice cream, we're sticking to the original recipe that put this cocktail on the map. Then Jules shakes things up with her signature Root Beer twist, proving that sometimes the best innovations come from thinking outside the liquor cabinet. Uncle Brad digs into the fascinating origins of this sophisticated sipper and reveals the identity of its mysterious parent cocktail.  Whether you're looking to cap off a dinner party or simply want to treat your taste buds to something special, the Brandy Alexander delivers dessert-level indulgence in liquid form. Just remember: this is a nightcap, not a noon-time refresher... actually, don’t let us dictate policy, enjoy it whenever you’d like.  Brandy Alexander  Glass: Coupe  Garnish: Nutmeg  Directions & Ingredients  In shaker glass add:  1.5 oz Cognac / Nice French Brandy  1.0 oz Dark creme de cacao  1.0 oz of Heavy cream  Ice  Shake for 20 seconds or until it’s too cold to hold  Strain into your coupe glass  Garnish with fresh nutmeg     Alexander the Float  Rootbeer Alexander Float  A boozy, creamy, spiced summer dessert cocktail  Glass: Pint Glass  Garnish: Nutmeg or shaved chocolate   Ingredients:  2 oz Cognac  1 oz crème de cacao   1/2 oz heavy cream  2 oz root beer (chilled)  1 scoop vanilla bean ice cream  Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)  Instructions:  Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to your glass  Shake the brandy, crème de cacao, and cream with ice and strain into glass  Top with root beer—slowly! Let it fizz.  Garnish with a dash of nutmeg or a shaved chocolate float.  TIP: Thoughtful question from @Susu_51295 about the differences between syrup, shrub, and oleo sacrum – essential knowledge for any home bartender looking to elevate their craft.     The Art of Drinking  IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast   Website: www.theartofdrinkingpodcast.com     Join Jules  IG: @join_jules  TikTok: @join_jules   Website: joinjules.com    Uncle Brad   IG: @favorite_uncle_brad    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices