Sharkbait’s Cocktail of the Week: Annual Flip Out

So I’ve detected a trend the last couple years doing this project. Around this time of year, I break out a basic flip and post about it here. I’ve done a bourbon one, and 2 years ago I did a rum version.  So, why mess with success and do yet another one! What I like about this recipe is that it’s very open ended. It works with just about any liquor you have on hand, which leads to endless possibilities for flavor combinations, as well as strength of the drink itself. You could even experiment with flavored simple syrups as I did with the first one. But this time, I kept it simple and just went plain simple syrup and used rye for the base.

2oz. Spirit or fortified wine of your choice

1 Whole egg

.5 oz simple syrup

Add whole egg and syrup to mixing glass. Dry shake for 5 seconds. Add spirit or wine of choice and ice. Shake well for 10 seconds. Fine strain into a small wine glass or goblet. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

I get a nice mixture of the rye and nutmeg on the nose. As I learned previously, the lighter on the nutmeg the better. It can easily take over and ruin the aromas, and the overall flavor. from the smell test, I think I got the perfect amount since I get a healthy amount of rye smell coming through.

Well, I definitely nailed the nutmeg ratio. I get some of it up front on the sip, but nothing overpowering. It lingers on the palate for a bit though, providing a nice background flavor to the drink. The main flavor coming though, as has been experienced before, is the rye. It’s the star and doesn’t hold back or get restrained by the other ingredients, unlike the rum flip from a couple years ago. I actually prefer this way. I like my drinks on the stronger side, and it certainly makes me feel I’m having something more than just some spiked eggnog. The extra flavor I think makes it seem a little lighter and you could entertain the idea of having a second one. Though I’m not quite sure why you would. One raw egg is enough for me.

So yeah, that’s the third iteration of a flip that I’ve done, but they all are different from each other, which is a nice variety. I’ve also alternated brown and clear spirits, so I guess in 2 years when I do this bit again, I need to go clear spirit. I’m thinking….gin? Yes. Gin. Stay tuned for that one.

Happy holidays to you all!

(Banner image courtesy Matthew Tetrault Photography)