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, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.
