Port Wine Flip
The Port Wine Flip is a rich and indulgent cocktail that blends the deep, fruity flavors of port wine with the creamy texture of egg and a touch of sweetness.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Whiskey sour glass
- 5 ingredients
Port Wine Flip
Ingredients
- Port1½ oz
- Light cream2 tsp
- Powdered sugar1 tsp
- Egg1 whole
- Nutmeg
Method
- Shake all ingredients (except nutmeg) with ice and strain into a whiskey sour glass.
- Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve.
What you need
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A shaker that seals
Two weighted tins beat three-piece shakers. They chill faster and never jam.
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The coiled spring holds back ice and pulp. Look for a tight coil.
See on Amazon ↗The hero bottle
A sweet fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, made by adding grape spirit during fermentation to keep the sugar in. Most bottles are 19 to 22% ABV. Ruby port tastes of red berries, plum and chocolate. Tawny tastes of nuts, caramel and dried fruit.
See 6 Port drinksWhere it comes from
An elegant revival of the classic flip family of cocktails, which date back to colonial America and were traditionally made with eggs, spirits, and hot spices. This sophisticated version showcases fortified wine in place of spirits, creating a rich, creamy texture that celebrates the lusciousness of aged port.
Tips from the bar
- Always use the freshest eggs from a reliable source for food safety
- shake vigorously to emulsify the egg white and create proper foam
- serve in a small glass to account for density and richness
- dust with nutmeg for both flavor and aromatics
- chill glassware before serving for ideal temperature maintenance
Twists worth trying
- Vintage Port Flip
- Uses aged vintage port and adds cognac for extra depth and complexity
- Tawny Port Cream
- incorporates tawny port with cream for a silkier mouthfeel and warm caramel notes
- Ruby Port Float
- floats whipped cream on top of ruby port mixture for an indulgent dessert-like experience
What to eat with it
- Dark chocolate torte
- Aged cheddar cheese
- Candied walnuts
- Fig and walnut cake
- Chocolate mousse
- Blue cheese with honeycomb
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Port Wine Flip?
A Port Wine Flip is made with port, light cream, powdered sugar, egg, nutmeg.
What glass do you use for a Port Wine Flip?
Serve a Port Wine Flip in a whiskey sour glass.
What does a Port Wine Flip taste like?
Expect rich, creamy, fruity.
What can I make with Port?
We have 6 drinks built around Port. See them all on the Port page.
More with Port
Every Port drink →One good drink, every Friday.
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