In memory of the great Mary Tyler Moore, I'm reposting on the Brandy Alexander. In the pilot of "The Mary Tyler Moore" show, Mary asks for a Brandy Alexander. Not exactly what Mr. Grant had in mind. "Love Is All Around" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30d8FbgnDC8) The Alexander was invented in the early 20th century by Troy Alexander at Rector's in New York City. The original gin gave way to brandy, resulting in the Alexander #2, aka the Brandy Alexander. The recipe I'm using calls for a 1:1:1 ratio of brandy, creme de cacao, and cream. You'll also find references to a 2:1:1 ratio which definitely seems like a good thing to try. The nutmeg garnish is important on this one. Try to get a whole nutmeg and grate it on the cocktail. The aroma really enhances the experience. 2 oz. Cognac or brandy 2 oz. creme de cacao (white or dark) 2 oz. heavy cream fresh nutmeg Place Cognac, creme de cacao, and cream in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass. Grate fresh nutmeg on top as garnish. Photos by Lisa Denkinger See photo (https://www.instagram.com/p/BLB4OPugfGq) See photo (https://www.instagram.com/p/BLB4K4HAhGU) Rector's (http://www.theamericanmenu.com/2015/08/rectors.html) The lobster palaces of New York (https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress. com/tag/lobster-palaces/) A little history (http://www.liquor.com/articles/behind-the-drink- the-brandy-alexander) Rate Cocktailing on iTunes (https://itunes.apple. com/us/podcast/cocktailing/id1084161541) Off to Osaka Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/