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Porto Flip

Rich, wine-sweet and velvety, almost like a boozy custard.

Coupe
  • 15 ml0.5 ozbrandy
  • 45 ml1.5 ozruby port
  • 1 wholeegg yolk

Garnish: grated nutmeg

Method
Shaken
Strength
~18% ABV
Difficulty
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Method

  1. Add brandy, port and egg yolk to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake hard until well combined and frothy.
  3. Double strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Grate a little nutmeg over the top.

The story

Flips go back to the colonial era, when whole eggs got shaken into hot spirits to make a warming, filling drink. This port-based version kept the egg but dropped the heat, turning into a rich, after-dinner sipper instead.

Flavour

Sweet
Rich
Boozy
Creamy
Fruity

Quick answers

Porto Flip questions

How do you make a Porto Flip?

Add brandy, port and egg yolk to a shaker with ice. Shake hard until well combined and frothy. Double strain into a chilled coupe. Grate a little nutmeg over the top. You need 15 ml (0.5 oz) brandy, 45 ml (1.5 oz) ruby port and 1 whole egg yolk.

What's in a Porto Flip?

Brandy, ruby port and egg yolk, garnished with grated nutmeg.

Is a Porto Flip shaken or stirred?

Shaken. Shaking chills, dilutes and aerates the citrus or cream.

What glass is a Porto Flip served in?

A coupe, with no ice.

How strong is a Porto Flip?

About 18% ABV once it is diluted, about as strong as a glass of fortified wine.

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