Flips were originally hot drinks made with egg and a variety of liquors and wines. They were warmed up by means of a loggerhead, an iron tool with a long handle and bulbous end that could be heated and plunged, like a poker, into the drink. Today, however, flips are generally served cold. Historically, they have been most often served in the morning or at bedtime, because of their soothing character.

Ingredients

　　3 ounces whiskey

　　1/2 ounce white crème de menthe

　　1 whole egg

　　1 teaspoon superfine sugar

　　2 teaspoons heavy cream (optional)

　　1/2 cup crushed ice

　　Nutmeg

　　Combine all ingredients except the nutmeg in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a 5-ounce stemmed glass, and grate a little nutmeg on top.