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Greetings, boils and ghouls! I’m your bartender, your host with the most gruesome and ghastly stories to give you the creeps! This October, I’m serving up a fright from down under that’s even scarier than Australia’s giant spiders or the Bunyip (an eerie creature from Aboriginal mythology said to lurk in swamps and rivers). I’m talking about a cocktail made with…Jägermeister.
You can’t judge a book by its cover, and you can’t judge a drink by its name, even one as menacing as the Death Flip. The Death Flip is a modern classic invented by Australian bartender Chris Hysted-Adams. It’s an unusual mixture that calls for tequila, Jägermeister, Yellow Chartreuse, and egg. Think gingerbread in a glass. The tequila and Yellow Chartreuse bring the herbal and spicy flavors, while Jägermeister adds a touch of licorice. A sprinkle of nutmeg brings a winter spice aroma, and the egg gives the drink its velvety mouthfeel.
When this cocktail stepped onto the scene at the Black Pearl in Melbourne in 2010, the menu offered no clue about its ingredients. If you inquired about what was in the drink, the bartender would remain tight-lipped. The only hint you got was the intriguing warning: “You don’t wanna meet this cocktail in a dark alley.”
The Death Flip’s unusual mix of ingredients was kept secret for a long time because people might have been put off. But this drink combines bold flavors with a fun twist. Flips are a classic cocktail style from the mid-1800s and use egg to create a rich, frothy texture. While older recipes sometimes skipped the egg, it’s now a must for that smooth, creamy feel. Bartenders today prepare modern flips by giving the cocktail a dry shake before adding ice, which helps to emulsify the egg.
If the Jägermeister days in your early 20s still send chills up your spine, I totally get it. Those were the nights of questionable decisions, and even more questionable fashion choices. Remember when we thought layering tube tops as dresses was a good idea? Yikes! Yet, if you're feeling bold and ready to face the ghosts of past indulgences, the Death Flip might be worth a try.
Recipe:
1 oz Blanco Tequila
½ oz Jägermeister
½ oz Yellow Chartreuse
¼ oz Simple Syrup
1 Fresh Egg
Nutmeg for Garnish
Add all the ingredients except the nutmeg into a cocktail shaker without ice, shake to emulsify the egg. Next add ice, shake again, then strain it into a coupe glass. Finally, sprinkle a little nutmeg on top.
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