ALE FLIP
This traditional Ale Flip from 1917 offers a unique, deconstructed take on the classic category of beer cocktails. Robust ale is sweetened with bar sugar and enriched with a whole egg, creating a drink that is both savory and restorative. Finished with freshly grated nutmeg and served with a spoon for stirring, this historical beverage provides a rich, creamy texture and a warming, aromatic flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Ale (Brown or Mild recommended) (Quantity estimated for 'Ale glass nearly full'. Choose a malty beer.)
- 1 teaspoon Superfine sugar (Originally 'Bar Sugar'.)
- 1 whole Egg (Use pasteurized egg for safety as it is served raw.)
- 1 pinch Nutmeg (Freshly grated recommended.)
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Instructions
- 1Fill an ale glass nearly full with the ale, leaving a small amount of room at the top.
- 2Add 1 teaspoon of superfine sugar to the glass.
- 3Carefully break one whole egg into the glass.
- 4Grate a little fresh nutmeg on top. Serve the drink immediately with a spoon alongside the glass, allowing the guest to stir the egg and sugar into the ale.
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