
Porto flip
Tawny port and brandy shaken with egg yolk into a rich, velvety flip. A dessert cocktail with nineteenth-century manners.
17% ABVMediumCocktails
Medium
Difficulty
5 min
Time
300 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Brandy
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Brandy· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Apple Brandy — adds orchard fruit, Cognac — smoother, more refined
- Egg Yolk· not in your bar¼ oz
- Port· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Madeira — caramelized edge, Sherry — drier, nuttier
Instructions
Shake ingredients together in a mixer with ice.
Strain into glass.
Garnish and serve.
Pairs well with
Egg yolk silkens brandy and port into custard — pair with nutty sweets:
- Walnut shortbread
- Port-glazed figs
- Dark chocolate truffles
- Almond tuiles




