Dark Rum Espresso Flip
A rich and creamy espresso cocktail combining dark rum, fresh espresso, and velvety egg yolk with a dusting of cinnamon. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together dark rum, freshly brewed espresso, and coffee liqueur 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
- 1.5 oz dark rum
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso
- 1/2 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- a pinch ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Brew 1 oz of fresh espresso and let it cool slightly.
- Step 2: In a cocktail shaker without ice, combine 1.5 oz dark rum, 1 oz espresso, 1/2 oz coffee liqueur, 1 large egg yolk, and 1/2 oz simple syrup.
- Step 3: Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify and create a smooth texture.
- Step 4: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 5: Double strain through a fine mesh sieve into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 6: Garnish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon over the foam using a fine sieve.
