Apricot Flip

Cognac, Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot Liqueur and Simple syrup form the base of Apricot Flip. The drink is shaken and served in a coupe glass.

Apricot Flip in a coupe, served without ice, garnished with grated nutmeg, against a black background.

Active preparation: 6 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Cognac
  • 22.5 ml Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot Liqueur
  • 15 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
  • 1 piece Pasteurized egg
  • 1 pinch grated nutmeg

Prepare ahead

Each component makes the stated batch. Measure the finished component into each drink.

Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)

Active preparation: 5 minutes; total time: 25 minutes. Batch shown; final yield is not specified; measure 15 ml for one drink.

  • 100 g White sugar
  • 100 g Water
  1. Combine the weighed sugar and water in a clean saucepan. Warm gently and stir until the sugar dissolves; do not boil down.
  2. Cool fully, transfer to a clean covered container and refrigerate. Prepare a small fresh batch; discard if spoiled and follow ingredient storage guidance.

Ratio basis is by weight, an editorial specification where the source gives no basis. Recipe assembly time assumes this common syrup is ready.

Instructions

  1. Measure the mixing ingredients into a shaker. Keep garnishes, any glass rinse, sparkling toppings and side serves separate.
  2. Seal and shake without ice for about 10 seconds to incorporate the pasteurized egg.
  3. Add ice and shake firmly for 10–15 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
  4. Fine-strain into the coupe glass.
  5. Finish with grated nutmeg.