Sherry Flip
Cream sherry shaken with a whole egg, sugar and a touch of cream under grated nutmeg. Velvet texture and toasted-nut warmth in a small glass.
8% ABVLightCocktails
Medium
Difficulty
5 min
Time
220 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Other
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Sherry1 ½ oz
- Cream2 tsp
- Nutmeg
- Egg1 whole
- Powdered Sugar1 tsp
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Sherry Flip close to the original.
Instead of Sherry
- Madeira— nutty, caramelized
- Port— sweeter, fruitier
Instead of Cream
- Half-and-Half— lighter
- Heavy Cream— richer
Instead of Powdered Sugar
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
- Sugar— stir well to dissolve
Instructions
Shake all ingredients (except nutmeg) with ice and strain into a whiskey sour glass.
Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve.
Pairs well with
Silky egg-enriched sherry pairs naturally with Spanish sweets and nuts:
- Turrón slices
- Marcona almonds
- Olive oil tortas
- Cinnamon polvorones
Similar taste
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