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Flips
Flips were regarded as tonics by most drinkers. They were
a
sort of
medicinal drink, thought to be "builders", and were
taken usually for refreshing and restorative reasons.
Sherry.
W
~
teaspoonful of sugar; 1 fresh egg; a drink of Sherry
~e;
shake well; strain into a small stem glass and
spnnkle grated nutmeg on top.
Port.
Same as above, using Port Wine instead of Sherry.
Royal.
Same as Sherry Flip adding
a
pony of Orange Curacoa.
Runi.
1
teaspoonful
of
sugar;
1
fresh egg;
1
drink
of Jamaica
or
~roix
Rum;
shake well; strain into
a
small glass and
Sprinkle Nutmeg on top.
llrandy.
Same as above, using Brandy instead of Rum.
Whiskey.
Same as above using Rye or Bourbon Whiskey instead
of
Brandy.
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by
~':f1din·
Brandy
and Whiskey Flips were sometimes served hot
g hot water and using a larger glass.
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