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Vanilla Bean Brandy Alexander

Brandy, chocolate, and vanilla with a cleaner line.

1 drink5 minutesChilled coupe

01 · What you need

Ingredients

02 · Make it

Method

  1. 01

    Add the measured ingredients to a shaker with ice.

  2. 02

    Shake for 10–12 seconds until the tin is cold.

  3. 03

    Strain into the prepared glass.

  4. 04

    Garnish and serve immediately.

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Vanilla brings the dairy and Cognac together; it should be subtle, never frosting-like.

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