“43 Flip”: Creamy Whiskey Cocktail with Licor 43

Today we’re playing around with two different things that are pretty unique on their own…a traditional flip cocktail, and the vanilla-flavored liqueur, Licor 43.

Licor 43 is a Spanish liqueur, named after the 43 different flavoring ingredients (not just vanilla, but citrus and other fruits, spices, etc).  I was first introduced to it by a bartender in Chicago who made us coffee cocktails with it (delish!).

What is a flip cocktail?

So I’d actually had one before (in Scotland), and didn’t realize that it was a classification rather than what the bartender had named that particular cocktail.  Today it’s a basically just a combination of spirit (or fortified wine), a form of sugar, and a whole egg shaken together with ice.

The much longer history is kind of weird, involving sailors, hot alcohol, ale, molasses, and egg…a heated iron rod, multiple pitchers, and…honestly, you have to read it yourself. 

I’ll definitely take today’s version.  Like eggnog without the cream (or my delicious milk punch minus the sweetened condensed milk), this is a rich and indulgent dairy-free creamy bourbon (in this case) cocktail.

With its vanilla flavor and warm spices, Licor 43 pairs nicely with whiskey and the rich “oomph” of a flip cocktail.  It’s like a less thick version of eggnog, without the cream that deadens the flavor.  It’s indulgent but not heavy. 

The sweet aromatics in a good bourbon pair nicely with the vanilla and spices as well…this cocktail is definitely a winner.

In a cocktail shaker WITHOUT ice, combine the bourbon, Licor 43, simple syrup, and the egg.  

Shake all that up without ice to aerate it for at least 10 seconds (this is called a “dry shake”).  Add ice and shake again for about 15-20 seconds, for a “wet shake” (to chill it down).

Strain the mixture into a rocks glass without ice.  Garnish with grated nutmeg and enjoy!

"43 Flip": Creamy Licor 43 Cocktail with Whiskey

Yield: 1 cocktail

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

A twist on a traditional flip cocktail, this delicious whiskey and Licor 43 cocktail is perfect anytime of the year...like a creamy and less rich eggnog!

Print

Ingredients

• 2 ounce of bourbon
• 1 ounce of Licor 43
• 1/2 ounce of simple syrup
• 1 whole egg
• Garnish:  grated nutmeg

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker WITHOUT ice, combine the bourbon, Licor 43, simple syrup, and the egg.  
2. Shake all that up without ice to aerate it (this is called a “dry shake”).  Add ice and shake again for about 15-20 seconds, for a “wet shake” (to chill it down).
3. Strain into a rocks glass, without ice.  Garnish with grated nutmeg.

Notes

• I would not try and use already-blended eggs (like from a carton of liquid eggs) as they have additional ingredient stabilizers that will change it

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

• 
  Godinger Cocktail Shaker
• 
  Steel Alcohol Jigger 1 Ounce x 2 Ounce