Ice cream and alcohol can make for a winning dessert combination, and of all the sweet cocktails around the brandy alexander with ice cream gets awarded first prize. Once you give this creamy cocktail a try, you'll find yourself fixing it in lieu of every milkshake or bowl of ice cream you'd normally prepare. Here are a few different types of brandy alexanders with ice cream that you can take a stab at.
Brandy Alexander Shake
The Brandy Alexander Shake recipe takes the original brandy Alexander and adds both creamy liqueurs and ice cream to create an adult milkshake that'll replace every one of your go-to desserts for first place.
Ingredients
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounces white chocolate liqueur
- 1½ ounces brandy
- Whipped cream and unsweetened cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine all of the ingredients.
- Blend together until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a tall glass.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
Variations on the Original Brandy Alexander Shake
While the original brandy alexander shake focuses on a vanilla-brandy flavor, the following variations ramp the mixture up a notch by incorporating tasty garnishes, colorful liqueurs, and fruit flavors to create modern takes on the subdued original. From super sweet concoctions to tropical classics, there's a brandy alexander shake recipe to fit everyone's taste.
Caramel Brandy Alexander Shake
To add a subtle caramel flavor to the original brandy alexander shake, just substitute white chocolate liqueur for caramel liqueur. If you're feeling particularly festive, you can even line your preferred glass with caramel syrup to add an extra sweet kick to the shake.
Ingredients
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounce caramel liqueur
- 1½ ounces brandy
Instructions
- In a blender, combine all of the ingredients.
- Blend together until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour in the mixture and serve.
Godfather Alexander Shake
Inspired by the two-ingredient cocktail, the Godfather Alexander Shake switches up the original recipe by using scotch whiskey and Amaretto to create its unique flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounce amaretto
- 1½ scotch whisky
Instructions
- In a blender, combine all of the ingredients.
- Blend together until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour into a collins glass.
Hazelnut Brandy Alexander Shake
Lovers of Nutella can rejoice because this hazelnut brandy alexander shake seeks to replicate the joyful taste of hazelnuts within just a single glass.
Ingredients
- 2 scoops hazelnut ice cream
- 1 ounce hazelnut liqueur
- 1½ ounces brandy
Instructions
- In a blender, combine all of the ingredients.
- Blend together until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a collins glass.
Lemon Brandy Alexander Shake
Perfect to have during the summertime, this lemon-based brandy alexander shake adds a tartness to the original combination by incorporating the Italian ingredient, limoncello, into its formula.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounces limoncello
- 1½ ounces brandy
- Lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine all of the ingredients.
- Blend together until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a tall glass and zest a lemon on top for garnish.
Piña Colada Alexander Shake
Whenever you miss sipping poolside piña coladas, you can whip yourself up a glass of this piña colada alexander shake, which combines pineapple sherbet, coconut liqueur, and rum together in a drink that tastes like paradise in the mouth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple sherbet
- 1 ounce coconut liqueur
- 1½ ounces rum
- Pineapple wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine all of the ingredients.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a tall glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Brandy's Back in Town
Although dark liquors like brandy may seem like temperamental ingredients to use for amateur mixologists, when they're paired with the right combinations, they can make for delicious treats. In fact, these brandy alexander shakes are perfect starter options for beginners to be able to experiment with utilizing brandy within their cocktails without being worried about being overpowered by brandy's natural flavor. So, it's time for you to open up that bottle of brandy that's been collecting dust on your bar cart and get to scooping some ice cream for your newest adult dessert. Once you've tried that, delve into other brandy drinks you should try.
