brandy Alexander
noun
A cocktail made with brandy, chocolate liqueur, and cream: we settled into a quiet corner, then ordered oysters and brandy Alexanders...
- They'll come home wanting a foot rub and a Brandy Alexander.
- He asked for a Brandy Alexander.
- In this context, the classic Grasshopper and Brandy Alexander seem new again.
Origin
1940s: from the surname or male forename Alexander, with uncertain reference.
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