Flip

The Flip dates back several hundred years, and is an obvious precursor to eggnog. This, too, is a great holiday drink. If you're squeamish about the whole egg, just remember that the alcohol and acid in the drink kills a lot of the dangerous bacteria. I didn't die from drinking one.

 

Flip:

2 oz. sherry (oloroso, amontillado, or cream-- not fino)

1/2 a beaten egg

1 oz simple syrup

nutmeg for grating on top

 

Combine first three drinks in a shaker with ice and shake long and hard to emulsify the egg. Your arm will get a workout. Strain into glass and top with nutmeg.

 

*Also, I was testing out the high ISO on the 40d. This was shot in very very low light at 1600, which is why it's so grainy.

Done