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Brandy Flip

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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

    <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

Preparation

  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.

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