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Cocktail History
The Rum & Raisin Flip is a holiday cocktail that was created by author Jassy Davis and was first published in her book Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter. This indulgent recipe reimagines the classic Flip—a cocktail style that combines a spirit with egg yolk and egg white for a rich, frothy texture—by calling for a split base of spiced aged rum and sherry, both of which deliver a warm and complex flavor profile. Cream and maple syrup are then added to enhance the dessert-like qualities, making this drink a luscious choice for enjoying after a festive Christmas dinner.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Dark Rum: This is a type of rum made with sugarcane and spices that has been barrel aged for a long period of time. I used Bumbu Rum Company Original Dark Rum.
Manzanilla Sherry: This is a dry white wine made in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain with palomino grapes and aged under a layer of yeasts. I used Lustau Solera Reserva Light Manzanilla Sherry.
Heavy Cream: This is a thick, high-fat milk product. I used Prairie Farms Dairy Heavy Whipping Cream.
Maple Syrup: This is a sweet, amber-colored syrup made by boiling down the sap of sugar maple trees.
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 warm, aromatic spice made from the seed of the nutmeg tree. I used Frontier Co-op 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 to catch spills, provide grip for glasses and tools, and keep the workspace clean and organized. I used the Highball & Chaser 18×12 Bar Mat.
Jigger: This is a small, double-sided measuring tool that’s used to accurately portion spirits and mixers, typically with one side measuring 1 oz and the other 1.5 or 2 oz. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Boston Shaker: This is a two-piece cocktail shaker consisting of a metal tin and a glass or metal mixing glass that’s used for shaking and blending ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Hawthorne Strainer: This is a metal strainer with a spring around its edge that’s used to filter out ice and solids when pouring the cocktail into a glass. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.
Grater: This is a tool that’s used to finely shred or zest ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips Grater.
Coupe Glass: This is a stemmed, shallow, wide-bowled glass that’s designed to enhance aroma and presentation. I used a thrifted coupe glass.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Crisp white color
• Aroma: Nutmeg and cream
• Taste: Rich and creamy flavor that highlights sweet rum and slight stone fruit
• Finish: Sweet maple
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “The recipe I found in the book for this drink just wasn’t very tasty when I tried it, and by that I mean, it kind of tasted like nothing, at least to me. It was very, very bland and almost had me thinking I might’ve lost my sense of taste. A few sips later, I decided to just find another version. This variation is much better than the original, but to be honest, I still didn’t love it. It mostly tastes like thick, milky sherry with a hint of rum spice and nutmeg. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the flavor combination; there are just a lot of other cream-based drinks I like much more than the Rum & Raisin Flip.”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter by Jassy Davis.
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Rum & Raisin Flip
The Rum & Raisin Flip is a holiday cocktail that was created by author Jassy Davis and was first published in her book Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter. It uses the classic Flip template that calls for a spirit shaken with egg yolk and egg white; this version, however, uses a split base of spicy aged rum and sherry and pairs them with cream and maple syrup, resulting in a true dessert drink fit for after Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
Method
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Add rum, sherry, heavy cream, maple syrup, egg white, egg yolk, and cubed ice to a shaker.
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Shake for 10-20 seconds.
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Remove ice from shaker.
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Dry shake for 5-10 more seconds to emulsify egg.
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Strain into a goblet or cocktail glass.
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Garnish with grated nutmeg.
