Which cocktail combines cognac, crème de cacao and cream in a dessert-style drink?

The cocktail combining cognac, crème de cacao, and cream is the Brandy Alexander.

This dessert-style drink is made by shaking brandy, dark crème de cacao, and cream with ice, then straining it into a cocktail glass. Grated nutmeg is a common finishing touch, adding a warm aromatic note.

The Brandy Alexander developed from the earlier Alexander cocktail, which used gin rather than brandy. The exact origin is debated, but the brandy version became especially well known during the twentieth century. Its smooth, sweet profile made it popular as an after-dinner drink.

The name can cause confusion because “Alexander” cocktails exist in several forms. The spirit identifies the version: gin makes an Alexander, while cognac or brandy makes a Brandy Alexander. Crème de cacao supplies chocolate flavor; the drink is not made with coffee liqueur, despite its similar dessert-cocktail role.