Buttermilk Maple Gin Flip

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Cocktail History

The Buttermilk Maple Gin Flip is a brunch cocktail of unknown origin that was published in the book Have Yourself a Merry Little Cocktail: 80 Cheerful Tipples to Warm Up Winter by Emma Stokes. It’s a unique variation of the iconic Flip template that uses juniper-forward gin as the base instead of an aged spirit and mixes it with slightly sour buttermilk, rich maple syrup, thick egg, and fragrant, freshly grated nutmeg.

Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Gin: This is a type of liquor made with juniper berries, botanicals, and alcohol. I used West Cork Distillers Garnish Island Gin.

Buttermilk: This is a fermented liquid that’s made by culturing and fermenting milk products. I used Prairie Farms Buttermilk.

Maple Syrup: This is a syrup made with the sap from maple trees. I used a local maple syrup.

Egg White & Yolk: This is both the clear liquid and yellow portion in an egg. I used fresh egg white and yolk.

Grated Nutmeg: This is a spice made from the seed of a nutmeg tree. I used Frontier Co-op Whole Nutmeg.

Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.

Grater: This is used to grate spices or citrus peel. I used the OXO Good Grips Grater.

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Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Pale yellow color

• Aroma: Nutmeg and buttermilk

• Taste: Thick, creamy buttermilk taste with sweet maple and dry botanical juniper

• Finish: More maple and nutmeg

Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Kendall’s Take: “I generally find the spirits used in flips pretty muted in flavor, but this recipe is an exception, for sure. What I thought would be a creamy drink with notes of gin ended up being the other way around—prominent gin botanicals rounded out by a thick and creamy mouthfeel and a hint of maple. I can’t say this is my favorite flip I’ve tried, but it was tasty. We ended up dialing back the gin ratio a bit so it was a little more palatable, and honestly, I’d also add in a little allspice dram if we made it again because it needs something else. If you aren’t already a fan of the juniper-forward spirit, this probably won’t be a hit for you, but if you are, this is a great brunch cocktail for showcasing various brands from your gin collection. Each will taste completely different.”

Recipe

This cocktail recipe was adapted from Have Yourself a Merry Little Cocktail: 80 Cheerful Tipples to Warm Up Winter by Emma Stokes.

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