Brandy Flip

Brandy Flip

A whole egg shaken with brandy, sugar and a splash of cream into a rich, custardy classic dusted with nutmeg. Dessert and nightcap in one glass.

19.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Medium

Difficulty

5 min

Time

260 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Brandy

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Brandy2 oz
  • Cream½ oz
  • Egg1 whole
  • Sugar1 tsp superfine
  • Nutmeg1/8 tsp grated

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Brandy Flip close to the original.

  • Instead of Brandy

    • Apple Brandyadds orchard fruit
    • Cognacsmoother, more refined
  • Instead of Cream

    • Half-and-Halflighter
    • Heavy Creamricher
  • Instead of Sugar

    • Honeyfloral sweetness
    • Simple Syrupdissolves instantly

Instructions

  1. In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the brandy, egg, sugar, and cream.

  2. Shake well.

  3. Strain into a sour glass and garnish with the nutmeg.

Pairs well with

Egg-rich and nutmeg-dusted, this velvety classic drinks like custard — pair it like dessert:

  • Snickerdoodle cookies
  • Candied pecans
  • Eggnog fudge squares
  • Gingerbread thins

Similar taste

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