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Brandy Alexander Day

It’s Brandy Alexander Day! Brandy Alexander is a tasty chocolate cocktail that became popular in the 1920s. Its predecessor was the gin-based Alexander cocktail, which was all but abandoned once the “Alexander #2” arrived on the scene.

According to legend, the first Brandy Alexander cocktail appeared at the wedding of Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles in London in 1922. It wasn’t long before the cocktail became a pop culture icon. You can find references to Brandy Alexander in countless movies, television shows, and songs. It was also John Lennon’s drink of choice, but he liked to refer to it as his “milkshake.”

To make a Brandy Alexander, combine 1½ oz brandy, 1½ oz crème de cacao, and 2 oz heavy cream or soy creamer. Shake vigorously in a shaker half-filled with ice, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with some delicious nutmeg and enjoy! Happy Brandy Alexander Day!

January is Get Organized Month & National Oatmeal Month

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History for January 31 1865 - In America, Gen. Robert E. Lee was named general-in-chief of the Confederate armies. 1930 - U.S. Navy Lt. Ralph S. Barnaby became the first glider pilot to have his craft released from a dirigible, a large blimp, at Lakehurst, NJ. 1940 - The first Social Security check was issued by the U.S. Government. 1949 - The first TV daytime soap opera was broadcast from NBC's station in Chicago, IL. It was titled, "These Are My Children." 1971 - Astronauts, Alan B. Shepard Jr., Edgar D. Mitchell and Stuart A. Roosa, blasted off aboard Apollo 14 on a mission to the moon. 1982 - Sandy Duncan gave her final performance as "Peter Pan" in Los Angeles, CA. She completed 956 performances without missing a show. 1990 - McDonald's Corp. opened its first fast-food restaurant in Moscow.

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