The Old-School 3 Ingredient Cocktail That Was John Lennon's Favorite

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The Old-School 3 Ingredient Cocktail That Was John Lennon's Favorite By Karen Hart Dec. 1, 2025 12:39 pm EST

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Everything old is new again, especially when it comes to the old-school drink that John Lennon was known to imbibe. The late music artist, who sang alongside Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr in the Beatles, liked to drink the creamy, booze-laden Brandy Alexander . This cocktail uses just three ingredients and is like a dessert in pretty stemware. Why was Lennon partial to such a hoity-toity-sounding drink?

As the story goes, the "Imagine" singer discovered this Cognac-based cocktail that's made with dark creme de cacao, cream, and a little grated nutmeg during a visit to the fame