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Porto Flip

A rich flip of brandy, ruby port, and whole egg finished with grated nutmeg.

Base spirit
Brandy
Style
Dessert
Glassware
Coupe
Technique
Shake

The Porto Flip is a classic egg drink that blends brandy and ruby port into a thick, dessert-leaning cocktail. Brandy adds structure, port contributes wine sweetness and color, and the whole egg creates a dense foam and creamy texture. Shaken hard and served up with nutmeg, it sits closer to a flip than a sour. The IBA includes it among traditional flips.

Porto Flip served in a chilled coupe, deep red-brown with foam, dusted with nutmeg.

Ingredients

Servings
  • • 1.5 oz brandy
  • • 1.5 oz ruby port
  • • 1 whole egg
  • • grated nutmeg

Did you know?

“The Porto Flip is listed by the International Bartenders Association as a classic flip combining brandy, port, and egg.”

Source:International Bartenders Association

Bartender's Note

Dry-shake first for texture, then shake with ice. Use a fresh egg and a ruby port with enough body to stand up to the brandy.

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How to make the Porto Flip

  1. 1 brandy, ruby port, and egg without ice
  2. 2Add ice and shake again until cold and thick
  3. 3 into a chilled coupe
  4. 4Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg

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