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Whiskey Flip

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Milky flip cocktail in coupe glass on bar top with blurred bottles in the background.
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Flips were originally hot drinks made with egg and a variety of liquors and wines. They were warmed up by means of a loggerhead, an iron tool with a long handle and bulbous end that could be heated and plunged, like a poker, into the drink. Today, however, flips are generally served cold. Historically, they have been most often served in the morning or at bedtime, because of their soothing character.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 cocktail

Ingredients

3 ounces whiskey
1 whole egg
1 teaspoon superfine sugar
2 teaspoons heavy cream (optional)
1/2 cup crushed ice
Nutmeg

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine all ingredients except the nutmeg in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a 5-ounce stemmed glass, and grate a little nutmeg on top.

    Step 2

    2 or 3 dashes of rum are sometimes added to the whiskey in this cocktail.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesWhiskeyNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeEasyQuick30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerNo-Cook

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