Espresso Cinnamon Rum Flip
A rich, creamy rum flip with bold espresso and warming cinnamon, perfect for an indulgent evening sip. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together dark rum, freshly brewed espresso, cinnamon 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 280 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
- 3/4 oz cinnamon syrup
- 1 whole egg
- 1 oz heavy cream
- a pinch grated nutmeg
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Instructions
- Step 1: Brew 1 oz of fresh espresso and let it cool slightly.
- Step 2: In a shaker without ice, combine 1.5 oz dark rum, 1 oz cooled espresso, 3/4 oz cinnamon syrup, 1 whole egg, and 1 oz heavy cream.
- Step 3: Perform a dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify all ingredients.
- Step 4: Add ice cubes to the shaker until nearly full, then shake again vigorously for 15 seconds until the tin is frosty.
- Step 5: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 6: Garnish by grating a pinch of fresh nutmeg over the foam surface.
