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Spiced Rum Flip

A creamy, spiced concoction with a whole egg.

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Spirit
Rum
Glass
Coupe glass
Method
Shaken
Difficulty
Advanced
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Spiced Rum Flip

Ingredients

Ingredients for Spiced Rum Flip. Tick each one as you add it.
AddedMeasureIngredient
2 oz
1
½ oz
, for garnish

Steps

  1. Shake all ingredients without ice (dry shake), then add ice and shake again.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

Garnish Grated nutmeg

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Batch it For a party of 4–20

Makes 8 drinks, about 25 oz · 750 ml before ice.

Spiced Rum Flip batch
AmountIngredient
16 oz · 480 mlSpiced Rum
8Whole Egg
4 oz · 120 mlSimple Syrup
Nutmeg
5 oz · 150 mlCold water, for dilution (approx.)

The water stands in for the melt from shaking: about 25% for a shaken drink. It is an approximation, so taste and adjust. Chill the batch at least 2 hours and pour over fresh ice.

Fits one 750 ml bottle; a funnel helps.

Egg and cream don’t keep in a batch: add them per drink and shake to order.

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Why it works

A flip uses a whole egg, which when shaken hard gives a rich, creamy texture without dairy. Spiced rum adds vanilla and warm spice, and a little simple syrup sweetens it. Dry shake first to emulsify the egg, then shake again with ice to chill. Freshly grated nutmeg on top adds aroma.

Substitutions

  • Dark rum or brandy work in place of spiced rum.
  • Rich demerara syrup adds depth.
  • Use pasteurized eggs if raw egg is a concern.

Variations

  • Whiskey Sour: egg white instead of a whole egg.
  • Eggnog: the same idea with cream and milk, made in a batch.

Questions

Is a raw egg safe in a cocktail?
Use fresh eggs from a reliable source, or pasteurized eggs if that is a concern.
What is a dry shake?
Shaking without ice first, which whips the egg into a smooth, airy texture.

Making it: Spiced Rum Flip

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