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Rum Flip

Rum Flip cocktail served in a Small coupe glass.

Rum's warmth, given the same rich, whole-egg treatment as the Whiskey Flip.

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Origin

Same colonial-era Flip family lineage as the Whiskey Flip — rum was one of the format's original common spirits alongside brandy and Madeira.

Flavour Profile

Good for rum's warmth in a rich, dessert-like format. Not a session drink.

Glass & Garnish

Small coupe glass.

Garnish for the Rum Flip

Ingredients

  • Rum2 oz
  • Simple syrup0.5 oz
  • Egg1, whole
Ingredients laid out for the Rum Flip

Method

  1. Add rum, 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 Rum Flip

Notes

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

Tools Used

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Cocktail shakerJiggerFine strainerHawthorne strainerCoupe glass

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