Vintage Vegan Brandy Alexander Recipe

Inspired by Peggy Olson from Mad Men, this vegan Brandy Alexander cocktail is made with dairy free creamer and crème de cacao.

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Peggy's copywriting career begins during a focus group for Belle Jolie lipstick company. After some instigation, half the women in the group break down, sobbing about their relationships and insecurities. Peggy looks on, stupefied, and delivers a couple of one-liners that get the Miss Deaver's Secretarial School alumna noticed by the boys' club.

While carrying the wastebasket of tissues covered in lipstick samples (there's probably some snot and tears in there as well), she refers to it as a "basket of kisses." Of course, she couldn't possibly form a succinct metaphor on the spot with her secretary brain, so it takes some convincing that she did, in fact, think of that all by herself.

She continues, “I don't think anyone wants to be one of a hundred colors in a box." With that, she is responsible for the Belle Jolie ad and launches the 'Mark Your Man' campaign.

Photo credit: AMC

As Sterling-Cooper's newest copywriter and Don's protégé, Peggy is now responsible for the woman accounts, like Playtex and the Relax-a-Cizor* "weight loss device."

*Turns out the Relax-a-Cizor was a real thing, and it was quite dangerous. Who knew?

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A newly minted copywriter, Peggy orders a Brandy Alexander, just like her friend Joan orders for her, while on a date with a truck driver a few episodes later. They start with small talk about their jobs, and the chemistry is a bit off from the beginning. Clearly threatened by her ambition, the date ends early when he tells her that she is not like the girls in Manhattan, and she never will be. Not one to back down, she simply states, "I am one of those girls."

The cocktail

Try this vegan Brandy Alexander recipe in honor of Peggy. It's a crème de cacao and cream-based cocktail served in a martini glass with a cocoa rim and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Soy creamer replaces the heavy cream, and all of the ingredients are shaken in a cocktail shaker with ice, then strained into the glass.

Vegan crème de cacao

Not at crème de cacao is vegan. According to Barnivore, Bols and Vok brands are vegan. Always double check for the latest information.

📖 Recipe

Vegan Brandy Alexander Recipe

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Inspired by Peggy Olson from Mad Men, this vegan Brandy Alexander cocktail is made with dairy free creamer and homemade crème de cacao.

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Ingredients

• ¾ ounce soy creamer or thick non-dairy milk
• ¾ ounce brandy
• ¾ ounce vegan crème de cacao, (see note)
• Cocoa powder
• Nutmeg

Instructions

1. Dip the rim of a martini glass in a bowl of milk or creamer.
2. Roll the edge on a plate with cocoa powder to coat the rim. Shake off excess.
3. Pour the liquors and cream into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
4. Shake and pour in martini glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.

Notes

• Not at crème de cacao is vegan. According to Barnivore, Bols and Vok brands are vegan. Always double check for the latest information.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1 drink
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 277Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 130mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 20gProtein: 9g

All nutritional information presented within this site are intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information on seitanbeatsyourmeat.com should only be used as a general guideline. This information is provided as a courtesy and there is no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate. Even though I try to provide accurate nutritional information to the best of my ability, these figures should still be considered estimates.

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