Boston Flip

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Serve in a Goblet glass

Ingredients:
2 oz Bourbon whiskey
2 oz Rainwater/Verdelho (med-dry) madeira wine
1⁄4 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
1 fresh Egg (white & yolk)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Goblet glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of grated nutmeg.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN back into shaker.
  5. DRY SHAKE (without ice) to emulsify.
  6. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  7. Garnish with dusting of nutmeg grated over cocktail.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Egg (white & yolk) - Eggs

Review:

A good dusting of freshly grated nutmeg makes this old-school cocktail.

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james McMakin’s Avatar james McMakin
26th July 2024 at 21:31
Finally opened my new bottle of Rainwater Madeira. I believe I like the New York Flip or Coffee flip with tawny port better. Is there any reason this cocktail doesn't use a dry shake after the wet one?
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
27th July 2024 at 16:19
It's an old recipe on our database that predated the dry shake. I've now specified this. Thanks for bringing to my attention.
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Elisabeth Feltaous’ Avatar Elisabeth Feltaous
24th November 2023 at 00:06
Creamy, nutmeg on the nose. A little sour but it could be my medeira.
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