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Coffee Cocktail cocktail

Coffee Cocktail

Despite its name, this late-nineteenth-century flip contains no coffee: ruby Port, brandy, sugar, and a whole egg shake into a rich café-au-lait colour.

Glassware
Cocktail glass
Strength
23% ABVBefore dilution
Garnish
  • Nutmeg Freshly grate over the drink.

Ingredients

  • Ruby port 60 ml
  • Brandy 30 ml
  • Simple syrup 15 ml Use a one-to-one syrup by weight.
  • Egg 1 whole Use a very fresh whole egg; pasteurised egg is a prudent alternative for vulnerable guests.

Preparation

  1. Shake all ingredients vigorously with cubed ice until thoroughly chilled and aerated.
  2. Fine-strain into a large chilled cocktail glass.