Brandy Flip
The Brandy Flip is a strong brandy cocktail, creamy and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a sour glass.
- 3 min
- Sour glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 53 out of 100
- Fruity
- 39 out of 100
- Creamy
- 74 out of 100
- Boozy
- 58 out of 100
How to make a Brandy Flip
To make a Brandy Flip, shake with ice and strain into a sour glass: 2 oz brandy, 1 whole egg, ¼ oz simple syrup, ½ oz light cream and 1 dash nutmeg.
You'll need
- Brandy2 oz
- Egg1 whole
- Simple syrupor 1 tsp sugar + a splash of water¼ oz
- Light cream½ oz
- Nutmeg1 dash
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Chill a sour glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add brandy, egg, simple syrup, light cream and nutmeg to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Shake hard without ice for about 10 seconds to whip the egg.
- 4
Add ice to the shaker.
- 5
Shake again for 10-15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold.
- 6
Strain into the chilled sour glass.
Why shake? Light cream blends in smoothly only with a hard shake; the egg needs a dry shake first to turn silky.
No simple syrup? Muddle 1 tsp sugar with a splash of water in the shaker until it dissolves, then carry on.
Brandy Flip questions
What does a Brandy Flip taste like?
Mostly creamy and sweet. It's a strong drink at about 17% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Brandy Flip?
About 17% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Brandy Flip and a Brandy Alexander?
Both use brandy, light cream and nutmeg. The Brandy Flip adds egg and simple syrup, while the Brandy Alexander uses Creme de Cacao. Both are shaken, but the Brandy Flip goes in a sour glass and the Brandy Alexander in a rocks glass.
Should a Brandy Flip be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: egg white, simple syrup and light cream need a hard shake to mix and chill properly. Dry-shake without ice first for a thicker foam.
What glass do you serve a Brandy Flip in?
A sour glass.