At a Glance
Category: Wine & Champagne Cocktails
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: Grated nutmeg
Ingredients
- 2 oz sherry
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 whole egg
Method
Dry-shake all ingredients vigorously without ice, then shake again with ice until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled glass.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: Grated nutmeg
Background & History
Flips date to the 1600s and were originally hot, egg-thickened drinks; this cold sherry version is a Victorian-era refinement.
For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Wine & Champagne Cocktails.