The Porto Flip is a classic cocktail steeped in history, tracing its roots to the 19th century as a rich, comforting drink perfect for colder months. This drink is a variation on the “Coffee Cocktail” (which ironically doesn’t contain coffee). Known for its velvety texture and warming flavors, the Porto Flip blends ruby port, cognac, heavy cream, and a whole egg, resulting in a luxurious sipper that’s equal parts indulgent and balanced. The cocktail is finished with a touch of yellow Chartreuse, adding a refined herbal note that complements the deep fruit and spice tones. This drink exemplifies the category of “flips,” where the whole egg provides a creamy, frothy texture that makes every sip a true treat.
Preparation: 5 Minutes
Skill level: Intermediate
Serving: For 1 person
Preparation: 5 Minutes
Skill level: Intermediate
Serving: For 1 person
1 3/4 oz (50 ml) ruby port
1 oz (30 ml) cognac
1 oz (30 ml) heavy cream
1 whole egg
1.5 teaspoons (7.5 ml) extra-fine sugar
1 barspoon (approx. 5 ml) yellow Chartreuse
Freshly grated nutmeg
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Dry shake and shake with ice
Dry Shake: Add the ruby port, cognac, heavy cream, whole egg, and extra-fine sugar to a shaker. Shake vigorously without ice to emulsify the egg and create a frothy texture.
Shake with Ice: Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled and smooth.
Strain: Fine-strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass or coupe.
Add Chartreuse: Pour a barspoon of yellow Chartreuse on top for added depth and herbal complexity.
Garnish: Finish with a light dusting of freshly grated nutmeg to enhance the aroma and provide a warming spice note.
The Porto Flip balances sweet, smooth, and rich flavors in perfect harmony. The ruby port introduces a fruity depth, while cognac provides warmth and a hint of spice. Yellow Chartreuse lends a layer of herbaceous sweetness, and the addition of a whole egg creates a creamy, frothy texture, making this a luxurious drink for slow sipping.
Flavor Profile: The Porto Flip offers a complex interplay of flavors and textures. Each sip reveals layers of sweetness from the ruby port, a touch of caramel and spice from the cognac, and the botanical notes of yellow Chartreuse. Finished with a light dusting of nutmeg, the drink’s rich and frothy texture creates a luxurious mouthfeel that lingers warmly.
Did You Know? The Porto Flip has historical ties to the Coffee Cocktail, a 19th-century drink that surprisingly contained no coffee, but rather gained its name from its appearance. Known as one of the earliest “flip” cocktails, it was traditionally made with a whole egg and brandy or cognac, providing warmth and nourishment in cooler seasons. The addition of yellow Chartreuse in this version brings an elegant, herbal twist to this classic.
The Porto Flip balances sweet, smooth, and rich flavors in perfect harmony. The ruby port introduces a fruity depth, while cognac provides warmth and a hint of spice. Yellow Chartreuse lends a layer of herbaceous sweetness, and the addition of a whole egg creates a creamy, frothy texture, making this a luxurious drink for slow sipping.
Flavor Profile: The Porto Flip offers a complex interplay of flavors and textures. Each sip reveals layers of sweetness from the ruby port, a touch of caramel and spice from the cognac, and the botanical notes of yellow Chartreuse. Finished with a light dusting of nutmeg, the drink’s rich and frothy texture creates a luxurious mouthfeel that lingers warmly.
Did You Know? The Porto Flip has historical ties to the Coffee Cocktail, a 19th-century drink that surprisingly contained no coffee, but rather gained its name from its appearance. Known as one of the earliest “flip” cocktails, it was traditionally made with a whole egg and brandy or cognac, providing warmth and nourishment in cooler seasons. The addition of yellow Chartreuse in this version brings an elegant, herbal twist to this classic.
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