Pit Stop Flip
An apple brandy flip with Madeira, maple syrup, egg yolk, and heavy cream, topped with nutmeg. It is sweet and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
Steps
8
Dry shake all the ingredients, then shake again with ice. Double strain into a coupe. Garnish with a few grates of nutmeg and rest the apple slice on the edge of the coupe.
Total liquid~85 g
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Volume181 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)62 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar13 g (7.3%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.06%
SweetnessSweet
Alex Day (2008)
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