Vanilla Espresso Rum Flip
A rich and velvety cocktail blending dark rum, fresh espresso, and vanilla with a creamy egg flip texture. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together dark rum, freshly brewed espresso, vanilla 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 220 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 vanilla syrup
- 1 whole egg
- for grating nutmeg
- 3 espresso beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Brew 1 oz fresh espresso and let it cool slightly.
- Step 2: In a shaker without ice, combine 1.5 oz dark rum, 1 oz espresso, 3/4 oz vanilla syrup, and 1 whole egg.
- Step 3: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg and create a creamy texture.
- Step 4: Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 5: Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 6: Lightly grate fresh nutmeg on top and garnish with 3 whole espresso beans arranged in a triangle.
