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Rum · Flip · Creamy

Rum Flip Recipe

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

Prep Time
1.5 min
Method
Shaken
Glass
Small coupe glass
Strength
Balanced

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Last updated September 20, 2026

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About the Rum Flip

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

Rum Flip cocktail served in a Small coupe glass
Ingredients for a Rum Flip: Rum, Simple syrup, Egg laid out on a home kitchen counter

Ingredients

Servings
1
  • Rum2 oz
  • Simple syrup½ oz
  • Egg1, whole

Method

  1. Add the rum, simple syrup and egg to the shaker — no ice.
  2. Dry shake for 15 seconds.
  3. Add a scoop of ice to the shaker.
  4. Shake for 15 seconds.
  5. Double-strain the cocktail into a small chilled coupe.
  6. Grate nutmeg over the top.
Shaking the Rum Flip into a chilled small coupe glass
Close-up of the garnish on a Rum Flip, expressed over the glass

Glass & Garnish

Small coupe glass, chilled. Garnish with a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg, the standard finish for Flip-family drinks.

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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