The Porto Flip is a frothy classic cocktail that’s great as an after-dinner cocktail. It calls for three ingredients—brandy, port, and egg yolk—and is usually served in a cocktail glass topped with fresh-ground nutmeg.
A Porto Flip recipe first appeared in print in 1862, published in Jerry Thomas’s The Bartender’s Guide: How to Mix Drinks; A Bon Vivant’s Companion. The Porto Flip, when properly made, has a rich, dark brown color similar to a cup of coffee.
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What Is a Flip Cocktail?
The Porto Flip is a classic cocktail that belongs in the “flip” family, which includes cocktails that use any combination of raw egg (either egg yolk, egg whites, or a whole egg), heavy cream, or simple syrup to create a creamy, froth-topped concoction. Commonly thought of as holiday cocktails, they’re similar to Egg Nog and are usually enjoyed for dessert. A few other flip cocktails include:
- Sherry Flip
- Ale Flip
- Brandy Flip
- Whiskey Flip
- Gin Flip
- Rum Flip
- Sleeper
- Tom and Jerry
Porto Flip Cocktail Recipe
makes
1 cocktailprep time
3 mintotal time
3 minIngredients
- 1
Pour brandy, port, egg yolk, and ice into a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Shake until chilled.
- 3
Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with nutmeg, if desired. Serve cold.
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