What differentiates the two drinks is the sweeter and more herbaceous profile of the Galliano liqueur in the Golden Cadillac versus the drier, heavier pour of brandy in the Brandy Alexander.

Or it was just an alternative to the sweet Galliano or orange juice drinks that were all the rage, too. Orange juice was the mixer of the 70s. Why? The availability made it easy to add to any ...

Strega and Galliano are available from specialist drinks retailers. Herbal liqueurs keep quite well and the higher the alcoholic strength, the better the keeping qualities. The flavour may begin ...