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01/30/2011 National Brandy Alexander Day Holiday Brandy Alexander

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

The first croissant was created in 1683 in Vienna. During that time, Austria was under siege by the Turkish Empire. The Turks were unsuccessful in their attempts to enter Vienna by force, so they decided to dig an underground tunnel to get into the city. Ironically enough, Vienna bakers who typically work underground were able to hear the noises of the digging and called in their army. The Turkish Army was discovered and had to retreat. The bakers were thanked and honored for their assistance in protecting their city from the Turks. In celebration, they also decided to bake their bread in the shape of a crescent moon, the same symbol found on the Turkish flag. Thus the croissant was born! Over one hundred years later Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Princess who married Louis XVI, introduced the croissant to the French. The pastry gained instant popularity in France and it went on to become the French National Product in 1920. To celebrate National Croissant Day, warm up a delicious croissant to enjoy with a little bit of butter. Yum! My Punch Bowl

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 01/30/2011 National Brandy Alexander Day Holiday Brandy Alexander


Holiday Brandy Alexander


• 1 1/2 ounces brandy
• 1 ounce Creme de Cacao
• 2 ounces eggnog



Recipe


Pour the brandy, creme de cacao and eggnog into a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes.

Shake well, and strain into a cocktail glass.

Garnish with grated nutmeg, and serve.\