Forget about brownies and cupcakes; the Brandy Alexander is the ultimate adults-only dessert. Allegedly created in NYC, this decadent nightcap is the perfect way to treat yourself after a “hard day’s night.” Which reminds us, here’s a fun fact to impress your friends: the Brandy Alexander was John Lennon’s drink of choice!
Even though the Brandy Alexander is delicious on its own, we thought a dash of high-quality CBD oil would bring this drink into the 21st century. With all the added benefits this cannabinoid has to offer, we bet you’ll have no issues destressing at the end of the day.
Although you shouldn’t have difficulty finding dark crème de cacao in a liquor store, some customers ask if they could substitute with the more readily-available Kahlúa. While you could use Kahlúa in a Brandy Alexander, it certainly isn’t authentic.
Remember, crème de cacao has strong chocolate flavors (hence the name!). Kahlúa, on the other hand, is a coffee liqueur. Traditional Brandy Alexanders aren’t supposed to have a coffee flavor—but that doesn’t mean it won’t be super tasty!
CB Brandy Alexander Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 oz brandy
- 1 oz dark crème de cacao
- 1 oz heavy cream
- ½ dropperful Tribe CBD oil (natural flavor)
- Ground nutmeg or cocoa powder
- Cinnamon stick (optional)
Directions
- Pour ice into a cocktail shaker
- Add brandy, crème de cacao, heavy cream, and Tribe CBD oil
- Shake for a few seconds
- Strain into a pre-chilled martini glass or an ice-filled rocks glass
- Sprinkle ground nutmeg or cocoa powder
- Garnish with cinnamon stick (optional)
If you haven’t already noticed, the alternative dairy market is really on the “moove.” Bad jokes aside, we understand not everyone could enjoy this cream-heavy CBD cocktail. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t experiment with alternative dairy options in your Brandy Alexander.
Indeed, many vegans have successfully created this cocktail with brandy, chocolate liqueur, and coconut milk. Some people also say almond milk works fine in a non-dairy Brandy Alexander. Whether you go with heavy cream or a non-milk alternative, we bet you’ll still enjoy this sweet nightcap.
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Brandy Alexanders are a fantastic nightcap, but they aren’t a long-term solution for insomniacs. While this drink might help you relax, the heavy cream won’t work wonders for any of our waistlines. So, when you need to fall asleep fast without this drink, it’s time to pull out one of Tribe CBD’s Sleep Shots.
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