Allspice Alexander

By Rosie Schaap

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The vintage-cocktail expert Ted Haigh considers allspice dram an ideal “secret ingredient”: A small amount can add tremendous depth and flavor to many classic drinks. Here, I use it to perk up the otherwise staid — if indisputably delicious — Brandy Alexander.

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Ingredients

  • 1oz. brandy
  • ¾oz. crème de cacao
  • ¼oz. allspice dram
  • 1oz. heavy cream
  • Whole nutmeg
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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Shake brandy, crème de cacao, allspice dram and cream vigorously with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Grate a very small amount of nutmeg on top.

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Liz S.

Would love to try. What is "allspice dram"?

Liz S.

Would love to try. What is "allspice dram"?

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