Port Wine Flip is a classic after-dinner flip: port, whole egg, sugar, and cream shaken into a rich, foamy drink. The whole egg is structural, giving body and custard-like texture.
Dry shake port, light cream, powdered sugar, and a whole egg without ice to emulsify. Add ice and shake hard until cold and foamy. Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass and finish with one pinch of grated nutmeg.
Serve up in a chilled coupe glass with a smooth foam and one light pinch of nutmeg. Nutmeg is the only garnish-like element.
Pair it with dark chocolate, fruitcake, bread pudding, figs, or blue cheese. The port and egg texture suit rich dessert flavors.
Flips are among the older mixed-drink families, historically built with ale, wine, spirits, sugar, and egg. The Port Wine Flip is a fortified-wine expression of that rich after-dinner style.
Best after dinner, in cold weather, or as a dessert cocktail when richness is welcome.
Port brings dried fruit and sweetness, egg and cream create a velvety body, powdered sugar rounds the texture, and nutmeg adds warm spice on the nose.
Old-world, rich, warming, and dessert-like.
Use ruby port for fruitier color or tawny port for nuttier depth. Shake thoroughly, because a weak shake leaves the egg heavy.
17%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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