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Gin Flip

Gin Flip cocktail served in a Small coupe glass.

Gin's botanicals, given the Flip family's rich, whole-egg treatment.

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Origin

Same colonial-era Flip family lineage, though gin was a historically less common Flip base than whiskey or rum.

Flavour Profile

Good for gin's botanical character in a rich, dessert-like format. Not a session drink.

Glass & Garnish

Small coupe glass.

Garnish for the Gin Flip

Ingredients

  • Gin2 oz
  • Simple syrup0.5 oz
  • Egg1, whole
Ingredients laid out for the Gin Flip

Method

  1. Add gin, syrup, egg to a shaker — no ice.
  2. Dry shake hard 15 seconds.
  3. Add ice, shake again 10 seconds.
  4. Double-strain into a small chilled coupe.
  5. Grate nutmeg on top.
Stirring the Gin Flip

Notes

Uses a whole raw egg — small salmonella risk, use pasteurized if that's a concern. Don't skip the dry shake — it builds the silky texture. Pairs well with light desserts.

Tools Used

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Cocktail shakerJiggerFine strainerHawthorne strainerCoupe glass

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