A rich after-dinner cocktail with bourbon, espresso, spice, and a velvety finish. It sits somewhere between dessert, nightcap, and cocktail ritual.
Espresso Bourbon Flip Recipe
Built around bourbon, this Whiskey Scene cocktail is designed for a polished home bar pour with clear structure, seasonal character, and a finish that still lets the whiskey lead.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz chilled espresso
- 1/2 oz demerara syrup
- 1 whole egg
- Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish
Method
- Add bourbon, espresso, syrup, and egg to a shaker without ice.
- Dry shake vigorously.
- Add ice and shake again until chilled and frothy.
- Fine strain into a coupe.
- Garnish with nutmeg.
Tasting Note
Espresso gives the flip depth and bitterness while bourbon and egg create a velvety nightcap texture.
Serving Note
Serve immediately while the foam is fresh.
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