The Recipe · No.1092 · Virgin Brandy Alexander (Brandy Alexander Mocktail)

Virgin Brandy Alexander (Brandy Alexander Mocktail), and where to source it

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Grate the nutmeg fresh over the top at the end, right onto the foam. Pre-ground nutmeg is dusty and dull; a few passes of a whole nutmeg over the finished drink is the whole aroma of this one.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep6 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineCreamy
Cost$$
VegetarianGluten-free
Contains  dairy
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Chocolate syrup
A dark chocolate syrup for the creme de cacao. This carries the flavor now that the brandy's out.
3/4 ozrecommended
Local / market
Heavy cream
Cold from the fridge so it shakes up silky and doesn't break.
2 ozrecommended
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Vanilla extract
A few drops for the warm, oaky note the brandy used to give.
1/4 tsprecommended
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Whole nutmeg
Grated fresh over the top. Buy it whole; the pre-ground jar can't do this.
to tasteto taste
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. ShakeCombine the chocolate syrup, cream, and vanilla in a tin with ice and shake hard for fifteen seconds.
  2. StrainDouble-strain into a chilled coupe so it pours clean and smooth.
  3. FinishGrate fresh nutmeg over the surface just before serving.
The Toolkit

Cocktail shaker · Fine strainer · Microplane

Straight Answers
Can you make Virgin Brandy Alexander (Brandy Alexander Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze Virgin Brandy Alexander (Brandy Alexander Mocktail)? — Yes

Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.

Can you make Virgin Brandy Alexander (Brandy Alexander Mocktail) ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.

Is Virgin Brandy Alexander (Brandy Alexander Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Virgin Brandy Alexander (Brandy Alexander Mocktail) vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.

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