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Happy Brandy Alexander Day!

This classic dessert drink spikes brandy with a chocolate flavor with the addition of dark crème de cacao in a silky blend often likened to an alcoholic milk shake. Though brandy is the most popular modern-day base, as the cocktail's name suggests, earlier versions of the quaff actually used gin instead.

The drink is typically served cold in a cocktail glass, but can also be served crushed over ice, as a frappé. For an extra indulgent adult treat, eschew the ice and cream for some vanilla ice cream to heighten the silky texture.

We suggest you decide your preferred rendition yourself -- photographer Chuckumentary's libation pictured above mixes equal parts brandy, creme de cacao and cream with a "splash of Kahlua and a dash of cinnamon" for some added flavor.

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