Quince Alexander

Quince Alexander
  • Yield:makes one cocktail
  • Active time:5 minutes
  • Total time:5 minutes

[Photograph: Autumn Giles]

Reconsider cream-based cocktails with this lightened and brightened up version of the classic Brandy Alexander.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ounce homemade quince syrup
  • 1 ounce brandy
  • 1 ounce heavy cream
  • 1 barspoon Frangelico
  • Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1.

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add quince syrup, brandy, heavy cream, and Frangelico. Shake until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and serve.