7 Flip cocktails you can make in minutes!

Pin It
The Porto Flip is a rich, velvety, and slightly sweet cocktail with a hint of nuttiness. The flavors of the port wine and brandy blend beautifully, while the egg adds a creamy texture. The cocktail is well-balanced, with a warming finish.

Discover the world of flip cocktails, a delightful and unique category of drinks perfect for those who crave something different. Elevate your cocktail game by trying these rich, creamy concoctions that are sure to impress. Experience the magic of flip cocktails and find your new favorite drink today!

Flip Cocktails: A Delightful Twist on Classic Drinks

Flip cocktails are a fantastic choice for those who appreciate rich, creamy beverages with a hint of sweetness. They're perfect for sipping on a cozy evening, or as a luscious dessert alternative. Here's what makes flip cocktails stand out from the rest:

A Unique Blend of Ingredients

  • Eggs: Flip cocktails often include whole eggs or just yolks, which give the drink its signature creamy texture and frothy top.
  • Sugar: A touch of sweetness is added to balance out the flavors and enhance the overall taste.
  • Spirit: Typically made with dark spirits like rum, brandy, or bourbon, flip cocktails boast a deep, robust flavor profile.

When to Enjoy Flip Cocktails

  • Dessert Time: If you're looking for an indulgent treat that's not too heavy, flip cocktails make an excellent dessert option.
  • Holiday Parties: Flip cocktails are perfect for festive occasions, as they're reminiscent of eggnog and other holiday favorites.
  • Cozy Evenings: Curl up with a good book and a flip cocktail for a relaxing night in.

Intrigued by the world of flip cocktails? Give these delightful drinks a try and experience the magic for yourself.

Porto Flip

Pin It

The Porto Flip is a rich, velvety, and slightly sweet cocktail with a hint of nuttiness. The flavors of the port wine and brandy blend beautifully, while the egg adds a creamy texture. The cocktail is well-balanced, with a warming finish.

Read more

Ingredients

  • Ruby port: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Brandy: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Egg yolk: 1
  • Nutmeg: 1 pinch
  • Ice: as needed

Recipe

  1. Combine ruby port, brandy, simple syrup, and egg yolk in a cocktail shaker
  2. Add ice and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass
  4. Garnish with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Sherry Flip

Pin It

The Sherry Flip has a rich, creamy, and velvety texture with a delicate balance of sweetness and nuttiness from the sherry. It is a smooth and warming drink with a hint of spice from the nutmeg.

Read more

Ingredients

  • Sherry: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Egg: 1
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Nutmeg: 1pinch

Recipe

  1. Combine ingredients - In a cocktail shaker, add 2oz of sherry, 1 whole egg, and 0.5oz of simple syrup
  2. Dry shake - Shake the mixture without ice to emulsify the egg and create a frothy texture
  3. Add ice - Fill the shaker with ice and shake again to chill the drink
  4. Strain - Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or wine glass
  5. Garnish - Grate a pinch of fresh nutmeg over the top of the drink

Orange Flip

Pin It

The Orange Flip has a creamy, smooth texture with a balanced sweetness and a hint of tartness from the orange. It is a rich, velvety drink with a frothy finish and a subtle warmth from the alcohol.

Read more

Ingredients

  • Orange juice: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Brandy: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Egg: 1
  • Orange slice: 1
  • Maraschino cherry: 1

Recipe

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the orange juice, brandy, simple syrup, and whole egg
  2. Shake vigorously without ice to emulsify the egg
  3. Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well chilled
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or martini glass
  5. Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry

Port Flip

Pin It

The Port Flip has a rich, velvety texture with a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. The port wine provides a fruity, complex base, while the egg and sugar create a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. The nutmeg adds a hint of spice, making this cocktail a delightful treat for the senses.

Read more

Ingredients

  • Port wine: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Whole egg: 1
  • Sugar: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Nutmeg: 1 pinch
  • Ice: As needed

Recipe

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the port wine, whole egg, and sugar
  2. Shake vigorously without ice to emulsify the egg and create a frothy texture
  3. Add ice to the shaker and shake again to chill the mixture
  4. Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or wine glass
  5. Grate a pinch of nutmeg over the top of the drink for garnish and aroma

Rum Flip

Pin It

The Rum Flip is a rich, creamy, and indulgent cocktail with a velvety texture. It has a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth from the rum, with a hint of nutmeg spice.

Read more

Ingredients

  • Dark rum: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Egg: 1
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Heavy cream: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Nutmeg: 1 pinch

Recipe

  1. Combine the dark rum, whole egg, simple syrup, and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Dry shake (without ice) for 10-15 seconds to emulsify the egg.
  3. Add ice to the shaker and shake again for 20-30 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or sour glass.
  5. Garnish with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.

Cynar Flip

Pin It

The Cynar Flip has a complex flavor profile. It is herbaceous and slightly bitter due to the Cynar, with a rich depth from the whisky. The Cointreau and clove syrup balance the bitterness with sweetness and spice, while the whole egg gives it a creamy, luxurious texture.

Read more

Ingredients

  • Alberta premium canadian whisky: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Cynar: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Cointreau: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Clove simple syrup: 0.25 oz(8ml)
  • Whole egg: 1
  • Dash of the bitter truth jerry thomas’ own decanter bitters: 1

Recipe

  1. Add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of grated nutmeg or a clove for an aromatic finish.

Fernet Flip

Pin It

The Fernet Flip has a bold and complex flavor profile. It's herbaceous, slightly bitter, and earthy from the Fernet, with a creamy and velvety texture from the egg. The simple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to balance the bitterness, making it a rich and indulgent experience.

Read more

Ingredients

  • Fernet: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Egg: 1 whole
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Nutmeg: 1 pinch (for garnish)

Recipe

  1. Add 1.5 oz of Fernet, 1 whole egg, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
  2. Dry shake (shake without ice) vigorously to emulsify the egg.
  3. Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Grate a pinch of fresh nutmeg over the top as garnish.

Didn't find what you were looking for?

If you want to drink something else - you can use our AI-augmented search to find the best cocktail for you!
Completely free!

Find Cocktail