Brandy Alexander and Variations

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Family Circle, circa 2003

Ingredients

 * 2 cups brandy
 * 2 cups white crème de cacao
 * 2 cups heavy cream or half and half
 * ½ cup cold water

Directions

 * 1) Combine brandy, white crème de cacao and heavy cream or half and half with cold water in large pitcher.
 * 2) Cover.
 * 3) Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
 * 4) Dust each serving with nutmeg.

Variations

 * Mocha Alexander: Reduce crème de cacao to ¾ cup. Add ¾ cup coffee-flavored liqueur . Sprinkle with cocoa powder.
 * Dreamy Alexander: Reduce crème de cacao to ¾ cup. Add ¾ cup cointreau. Slip half an orange slice onto the rim of each glass.
 * Alexander Mint: Opt instead for dark crème de cacao and reduce to 1 cup. Add ½ cup white or green crème de menthe. Garnish with a chocolate covered mint.