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$3.09
cost
203
cal
17.1%
ABV
2/5
NA score
1
std drinks
1g
sugar
Brandy Alexander
An easy brandy cocktail built on cognac.
The Recipe
- cognac1.5 oz
- crème de cacao1 oz
- heavy cream1 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$3.09
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$9.91
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | 1.5 oz | $2.37 |
| crème de cacao | 1 oz | $0.47 |
| heavy cream | 1 oz | $0.25 |
| Total pour cost | $3.09 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
203
Sugar
1g
ABV
17.1%
Std drinks
1
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| heavy cream | 103 | 50.7% |
| cognac | 96 | 47.3% |
| creme de cacao | 4 | 2% |
Carbs: 1.2g
Alcohol: 14g
Volume: 3.5 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
2/5Convertibility
Original cost
$3.01
Zero-proof cost
$2.66
Not recommended for conversion. This recipe leans too heavily on the original spirit structure.
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cognac | Seedlip Zero Proof Spirit(Seedlip) | $2.01 |
| creme de cacao | Kept | $0.39 |
| heavy cream | Kept | $0.25 |
Flavor notes
One or more swaps are estimated. Taste and adjust citrus or sweetener to rebalance.
Pairs Well With
brandysalted nutscitrus olivesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuterieribeyeburgershort ribssteak frites
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Brandy Alexander?
- 1.5 oz cognac, 1 oz crème de cacao, 1 oz heavy cream.
- How much does a Brandy Alexander cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Brandy Alexander is $3.09 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Brandy Alexander?
- A Brandy Alexander has approximately 203 calories, with 17.1% ABV and 1g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Brandy Alexander?
- Yes — the Brandy Alexander has a convertibility score of 2/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $2.66.