Bourbon Flip

Name: Bourbon Flip
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon; 1 whole egg yolk; 0.5 oz simple syrup; 0.5 oz heavy cream; Grated nutmeg (garnish)

A rich, creamy classic cocktail with bourbon, egg yolk, and cream, dating to colonial America.

bourbonMedium~16% ABV

MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishGrated nutmeg

⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🥚 Egg

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

2 ozbourbon
1 wholeegg yolk
½ ozsimple syrup
½ ozheavy cream
Grated nutmeggarnish

Tools

shakerstrainerjigger

Instructions

1Add bourbon, egg yolk, simple syrup, and cream to a shaker without ice.
2Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg.
3Add ice and shake again for 15 seconds until well chilled.
4Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
5Grate fresh nutmeg over the top.

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History & Origin

Flips are among the oldest cocktail families, dating to colonial America when they were made with beer, rum, and eggs heated with a hot poker. The modern bourbon flip emerged in the 19th century as a cold, shaken version. It remains a beloved after-dinner classic.

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