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Colleen Bawn
A hearty drink that's best suited to a winter's night – perhaps a night with little food as it's something of a meal in itself
Matt Excell
9th January at 19:53
Agree with Michelle below - no need for the syrup, sweet enough with liqueurs only
17th June 2024 at 16:54
Excellent and unusual Flip. One that would be a good accompaniment to a nod by the tree on Christmas Eve.
An interesting historical note: this drink was created the year after the only other (classic) drink I know that contains both Chartreuse and Benedictine: the Widow's Kiss. Can't help but wonder if it was inspired by the recent creation of that most "evocative" concoction.
An interesting historical note: this drink was created the year after the only other (classic) drink I know that contains both Chartreuse and Benedictine: the Widow's Kiss. Can't help but wonder if it was inspired by the recent creation of that most "evocative" concoction.
21st May 2024 at 11:30
Dear Simon, and/or team. I thought you might like to know that this recipe appears in print earlier than 1903. It's on page 40 of the 1896 book "Drinks of all kinds" by Frederick Davies and Seymour Davies.
21st May 2024 at 12:27
Many thanks for letting me know. I've amended and also added a quote from the book.
30th December 2023 at 00:18
It is the season for Flip style cocktails. Sweet enough that you can skip the double syrup. Nice honey anise boozy with a bit egg yolk aftertaste.