Gaelic Flip

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Cocktail History

The Gaelic Flip is a modern cocktail that was created by Charles Joly in Chicago, Illinois. It adds an Irish-inspired twist to the iconic Flip template, which pairs a spirit and sweeteners with both the white and the yolk of an egg, by calling for Irish whiskey in place of sherry. It then balances the spiciness of the whiskey and thickness of the egg with sweet fortified wine, simple syrup, allspice liqueur, and an aromatic dusting of nutmeg on top.

Cocktail Ingredients

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

Irish Whiskey: This is a spirit made in Ireland with malted or unmalted barley and yeast, which are distilled and then aged in wooden barrels to develop a smooth, oaky flavor.

Sweet Vermouth: This is a type of wine made with red grapes and a blend of herbs and botanicals, which are fermented and then fortified with a neutral spirit and sweetened to develop a rich, grape flavor.

Simple Syrup: This is a sweetener made with white sugar and water, which are heated into a syrup with a sweet flavor.

Allspice Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with allspice berries, distilled alcohol, water, and sugar, which are blended, infused, and sometimes aged to develop a warm, spiced flavor.

Egg Yolk: This is the yellow portion of an egg that’s separated from the white and used to add richer flavor and thick texture to cocktails.

Egg White: This is the clear portion of an egg that’s separated from the yolk and used to add frothy texture to cocktails.

Nutmeg: This is a spice made from the seeds of the nutmeg tree, which are dried and grated for their warm, aromatic flavor.

Brands I Used

• 🔗 The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey
• 🔗 Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth
• 🔗 Liber & Co. Classic Pure Cane Gum Syrup
• 🔗 St. Elizabeth’s Allspice Dram
• 🔗 Morton & Bassett Whole Nutmeg

Bartending Tools

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

Bar Mat: This is a rubber or silicone mat that’s placed on the bar surface and used for catching spills, providing grip for glasses and tools, and keeping the workspace clean and organized.

Jigger: This is a small double-sided tool with different volume measurements on each side that’s used for accurately portioning ingredients.

Boston Shaker: This is a two-piece cocktail shaker made with a large metal tin and a second tin or mixing glass that’s used for shaking and chilling cocktail ingredients.

Hawthorne Strainer: This is a flat metal strainer with a handle and a coiled spring around the edge that’s used for straining shaken cocktails from a shaker while holding back ice and solids.

Grater: This is a kitchen tool with sharp perforated edges that’s used for finely shredding, grating, or zesting ingredients.

Irish Coffee Mug: This is a heat-resistant glass mug with a sturdy handle and footed base that’s used for serving warm cocktails and coffee drinks.

Tools I Used

• 🔗 A Bar Above 18×12 Premium Bar Mat
• 🔗 A Bar Above Stainless Steel Japanese Jigger
• 🔗 A Bar Above Stainless Steel Boston Shaker
• 🔗 A Bar Above Stainless Steel Hawthorne Strainer
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips Handheld Grater
• 🔗 Godinger Dublin Irish Coffee Mug

Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Golden yellow color

• Aroma: Fragrant nutmeg

• Taste: Fairly straightforward dry taste of strong Irish whiskey and nutty vermouth

• Finish: Sweet and spicy whiskey and allspice

Kendall’s Take: “Since I have yet to try one that unseats the French Toast Flip, I have to say this is my second favorite variation of the Flip template that I’ve tried thus far. Although pretty simple, the Irish whiskey, vermouth, allspice, and nutmeg are a yummy combination of flavors. It has a nutty and slightly sweet taste that sets is apart from other bland versions I’ve tasted. I would make the Gaelic Flip again around St. Patrick’s Day, for sure!”

Recipe

This cocktail recipe was found in the publication Liquor.com.