Everyone’s favorite Jewish deli/Texas diner is back for another round of Brandy Alexanders.

The Hayden has been knockin’ it out of the park with delicious takes on the classic cocktail since opening in 2020. This year is no exception.

Chloe Tovar is the barkeep behind this year’s version. Born in Colombia, Chloe moved to Corpus when she was six years old and has been in the service industry since she was 18.

I may or may not have peed my pants a little when I discovered our shared love of Big Bend National Park! The Park is the last place Chloe visited, and she’s currently planning more trips to explore the western frontier of Texas in the near future. I’m not above inviting myself Chloe…

I could talk about Big Bend all day but thought it best to just focus on the cocktail. Her Chai Xander includes LS Cream Liqueur, which is inspired by cremas, a native Haitian drink with notes of coconut, vanilla and nutmeg. She’s also included a rosemary syrup with rosemary from the restaurant’s patio and a chai concentrate that lends notes of cardamom, clove and cinnamon.

If none of that sound appealing, then something is wrong with you, and you can’t be helped, but if for some reason that’s not appealing, just look at the cocktail! It’s easily one of the most beautiful Brandy Alexanders on the Tour, and you should make your way to The Hayden and wash down their delicious grub with a Chai Xander now through NYE.