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
<p>Serves 1.</p>
Ingredients
Any of the fruit brandies (such as cherry or blackberry); rum, sherry or whiskey may be substituted for the brandy in this recipe.
3
ounces brandy
1
whole egg
1
teaspoon superfine sugar
2
teaspoons heavy cream (optional)
1
/2 cup crushed ice
Nutmeg
Need to make a substitution?
Preparation
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.