25 Days of Holiday Cocktails, Day 8: Turkish Flip

Photo: Chloe Highberger

Cognac is warmed up with a fragrant, spicy cardamom-vanilla syrup in this Turk-inspired flip. A whole egg lends a creamy texture that's downright irresistible.

Turkish Flip 
2 oz. cognac
¼ oz. Turkish spiced syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 fresh whole egg (pasteurized if you like)
Tools: shaker tin, strainer, fine strainer
Glass: coupe
Garnish: star anise, fresh nutmeg

Add all ingredients to a shaker tin and dry shake for 20-30 seconds. Add ice and shake to chill. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe. Top with star anise and freshly grated nutmeg.

Turkish Spiced Syrup
2 cups demerara sugar
1 cup water
8 cardamom pods
1 vanilla bean

Bring sugar and water to a simmer and stir to combine. Crack cardamom pods and split vanilla bean. Add spices and cover. Let steep for 1 hour and strain through cheese cloth.

Jamal Hassan, Mediterranean Exploration Company, Portland, OR