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New York Flip

A creamy flip of bourbon and ruby port with egg yolk, cream, simple syrup, and grated nutmeg. It has light acidity, is sweet, and is about 15% ABV.
Elijah Craig 12-Year-Old BourbonEgg YolkHeavy CreamSimple SyrupNoval Black PortPinch Grated Nutmeg
2
17.0g1
4
9.1g.25 oz
6
Coupe
Glass
Dry-shake, then shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Volume135 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol18 ml (14 g)46 ml of vodka (40%)1.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.1 g (5.2%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.07%
SweetnessSweet
Toby Maloney, “New York” (circa 2003)

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