Whiskey · Flip · Creamy
Whiskey Flip Recipe
Whole egg, not just white — this is the richest, silkiest whiskey drink on the site.
- Prep Time
- 1.5 min
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Coupe glass
- Strength
- Balanced
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Last updated September 20, 2026
About the Whiskey Flip
Flips date to colonial-era America and Britain, originally a hot, beer-and-spirit drink warmed with a heated iron. The modern cold, egg-based shaken version emerged in the mid-1800s, documented in Jerry Thomas's 1862 guide.
Ingredients
- Whiskey2 oz
- Simple syrup½ oz
- Egg1, whole
Method
- Add the whiskey, simple syrup and egg to the shaker — no ice.
- Dry shake for 15 seconds.
- Add a scoop of ice to the shaker.
- Shake for 15 seconds.
- Double-strain the cocktail into a small chilled coupe.
- Grate nutmeg over the top.
Glass & Garnish
Coupe glass, chilled. Garnish with a dusting of grated nutmeg.
Notes
Uses a whole raw egg — small salmonella risk, use pasteurized if that's a concern. The dry shake gives silky texture, not a raw eggy one — don't skip it. Pairs well with light desserts.
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