25 Days of Holiday Cocktails, Day 8: Turkish Flip

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.

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: Bring 2 cups of demerara sugar and 1 cup of water to a simmer and stir to combine. Crack 8 cardamom pods and split 1 vanilla bean. Add spices and cover. Let steep for 1 hour and strain through cheesecloth.

Jamal Hassan, Mediterranean Exploration Company, Portland, Oregon