We have your new favorite winter cocktail right here – the Bourbon Flip Cocktail!
This easy Bourbon Flip Cocktail is perfect for all your winter get-togethers! Layered with inviting seasonal aromas, this winter cocktail recipe will make everyone a little toasty!
I don’t know about you, but during the chilly winter months, there’s nothing better than a delicious, winter cocktail to warm you up.
Eggnog is the most well known of winter cocktail recipes, but this Bourbon Flip is ready to give eggnog a run for its money!
This is a classic drink from pre-prohibition times that’s lighter than eggnog and just as delicious! As much as I like eggnog, I can’t drink as much because it’s so thick and heavy.
Ingredients to Make a Bourbon Flip
- 2 ounces bourbon, good quality
- 1-ounce simple syrup*
- 1 large egg, pasteurized if you prefer
- 1 pinch Nutmeg
- 3 to 4 ice cubes
Need tips helping make simple syrup? See our guide on how to make simple syrup just below!
How to Make a Bourbon Flip
- To a cocktail shaker add the bourbon, simple syrup, egg, and ice.
- Close and seal the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 2 minutes. This drink is all about getting the ingredients frothy and having lots of air mixed in. Shake it till you feel good and tired.
- Strain the cocktail into a coupe or shallow champagne glass.
- Top generously with freshly grated nutmeg.
- Serve immediately.
How to Make Simple Syrup
To make simple syrup, combine equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature before using.
Bourbon Flip Cocktail Recipe Tips
- Pasteurized eggs: Yes, you’re going to add a whole egg to this recipe. If you’re worried about the egg, you can buy pasteurized eggs.
- Mix it well: The key to this drink is air. You want a lot of it getting mixed in with your cocktail.
- Only a few ice cubes: Only add 3-4 ice cubes to the shaker. Too much ice will clog things up and the magic won’t happen.
- Shake it ’til you drop! A Bourbon Flip needs to be shaken vigorously to really mix things up and create that froth. So shake, shake, and shake some more!!
Now that you’ve made one of my favorite whiskey cocktails, take a sip. You’ll get a nose full of nutmeg (YUM!) and a punch from the bourbon.
This cocktail has a silky smooth and light feel you’ll love. While freshly grated nutmeg is always my preference, if you can’t find any, ground nutmeg will work fine.
Just remember, this cocktail is shaken…not stirred. Get ready to use those muscles and shake shake shake!
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Bourbon Flip Cocktail
🥘 Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon good quality
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 1 large egg pasteurized if preferred
- 1 pinch Nutmeg
- 3 to 4 ice cubes
🔪 Instructions
- To a cocktail shaker add the bourbon, simple syrup, egg, and ice. Close and seal the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 2 minutes. This drink is all about getting the ingredients frothy and having lots of air mixed in. Shake it till you feel good and tired.
- Strain the cocktail into a coupe or shallow champagne glass.
- Top generously with freshly grated nutmeg. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To make simple syrup, combine equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature before using.
- Yes, you’re going to add a whole egg to this recipe. If you’re worried about the egg, you can buy pasteurized eggs.
- The key to this drink is air. You want a lot of it getting mixed in with your cocktail.
- Only add 3-4 ice cubes to the shaker. Too much ice will clog things up and the magic won’t happen.
- Shake it ’til you drop! A Bourbon Flip needs to be shaken vigorously to really mix things up and create that froth. So shake, shake, and shake some more!
Cindy Kerschner says
I love eggnog flavor so I need to try his lighter version!
myblissfulmess says
This looks wonderful! I’m with you Cindy, I love eggnog flavor. Can’t wait to try!
Marye Audet says
YUM! I like to live on the edge – I lick the beaters, eat cookie dough, and everything. This looks AMAZING
thatskinnychickcanbake says
I’m so with you about eggnog—I love the flavor but am over it after a couple sips. This “flip” is a wonderful alternative!
HezziD says
This sounds like the perfect Christmas cocktail.
Stacey says
This looks scrumptious! I can’t wait ti try one.
palatablepastime says
We tend to cut eggnog with milk to give it a thinner texture. I haven’t been able to find those pasteurized eggs in a long time- I think it was Davidson. Hopefully they haven’t been discontinued.