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Rum Flip
Posted: July 21, 2026
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The Rum Flip is a colonial-era classic that predates the cocktail itself — flips were among the earliest mixed drinks in the American colonies, traditionally warmed with a hot poker and consumed by sailors and tavern-goers alike. The modern version is served cold: spiced rum, rich simple syrup, and a whole egg are shaken together vigorously to create a thick, frothy, deeply satisfying drink with the texture of a light eggnog and the warming character of a good rum. It is rich without being cloying, and its warming vanilla-spice finish makes it an ideal autumn or winter cocktail.
Instructions
- Combine spiced rum, simple syrup, and a whole egg in a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Dry shake vigorously for 30 seconds to emulsify the egg fully.
- Add ice and shake again hard for another 15 seconds.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a light grating of fresh nutmeg over the foam.