Found in a 1949 Esquire cocktail book, this turns out to be a great drink for the cold months with short days. Like a Brandy Alexander, this is a sweet-sided, creamy drink, perfect, if you’re just having one or three. Why not, when it’s cold outside, crack out the backgammon board, put on the Dave Brubeck records, and take a dive Between Sheets?
Here we go –
- 1 oz Cognac or Brandy
- 1 oz Crème de Cacao (light or dark)
- 1 oz cream
- Dash or two of bitters
- 1 tsp sugar
Shake well with plenty of cracked ice. Strain into a martini or cocktail glass, garnish with a lemon or orange peel.