Creamy Espresso Bourbon Flip
A rich, velvety cocktail blending robust espresso with warm bourbon and a silky egg yolk for indulgent sipping. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh espresso, and simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz fresh espresso
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 1 large egg yolk
- 0.5 oz whole milk
- as needed ice cubes
- for garnish grated nutmeg
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with 3-4 large ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (cooled), 0.5 oz simple syrup, 1 large egg yolk, and 0.5 oz whole milk.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously without ice first for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg yolk.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again vigorously for 20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the mixture is silky.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 5: Garnish with a light dusting of freshly grated nutmeg over the surface.
