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Brandy Alexander Day

Drink · January 31

A day for the Brandy Alexander, a creamy cocktail of brandy, crème de cacao and cream, shaken cold and topped with grated nutmeg.

Brandy Alexander Day

Brandy Alexander Day falls on Sunday, January 31, 2027. That is 96 days away.

The Brandy Alexander is a creamy after-dinner cocktail. It mixes brandy, crème de cacao and cream, shaken hard with ice and strained into a stemmed glass. A little grated nutmeg goes on top.

It drinks more like dessert than most cocktails. The cream softens the brandy, and the crème de cacao adds a mild chocolate note without making it heavy. The nutmeg matters more than it looks. It gives the first sip a warm smell before the cold, smooth drink arrives.

People usually make it at home, often after a meal, and the method is simple. Equal parts of the three ingredients is the common starting point, though some bartenders lean on the brandy and ease off the cream. Shaking well is the main skill. It chills the drink and gives it a light, almost frothy texture. Freshly grated nutmeg tastes brighter than the pre-ground kind, and a small grater does the job in seconds.

There are cousins, too. Swap the brandy for gin and you get a lighter, more herbal drink, and some people blend the whole thing with ice cream for something closer to a milkshake. Both are easy to try if you already have a bottle of crème de cacao in the cupboard.

A chilled coupe glass helps the drink stay cold longer, which is good news for anyone who sips slowly.

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Dates

YearDate
2026Saturday, January 31
2027Sunday, January 31
2028Monday, January 31
2029Wednesday, January 31
2030Thursday, January 31

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