The holidays are here and that means The Kinsman Brandy Alexander Tour is back!
Since 2014, we’ve challenged local bartenders to create their own unique take on the Brandy Alexander, a creamy and decadent tipple, first popularized in the early 1900s in New York. Since then, the brandy-based cocktail has had a number of resurgences, most notably in the mid-70s when it became a favorite of John Lennon’s.
The traditional recipe calls for equal parts Cognac, cream and creme de cacao, but for our purposes we switch grape-based brandy for apricot-filled Kinsman, which opens up a world of opportunities for area bar creatives.
This year’s participants include 11 bars and restaurants that created their own riffs on the Brandy Alexander. Some used familiar ingredients, while others introduced new flavors with fantastic results.
Make sure to support local this season, and have yourself a Merry Little Kinsman!