Drinks Guide
PortCognacHeavy cream
Proportions by volume. Ice and garnish not shown.

Porto Flip

Made with Port wine, cognac and liqueur, served in a cocktail glass. An official cocktail of the International Bartenders Association (Unforgettables).

90 ml / 3 ozPort
30 ml / 1 ozCognac
30 ml / 1 ozHeavy cream
1Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
1Whole egg
2Sugar
1 pinchNutmeg, Grated

Method

  1. Mix all ingredients except Chartreuse and nutmeg with cracked ice.
  2. Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass.
  3. Float Chartreuse on top and grate nutmeg over the drink.

About the Porto Flip

A rich, creamy sour cocktail made with port wine and cognac as base drinks. The egg and cream give it a velvety texture while nutmeg adds a subtle spice.

History

First recorded by Jerry Thomas in 1862 as the 'Coffee Cocktail' for its appearance.

Porto Flip
Photo: Stuart Webster,CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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