WINTER FLIP

Inspired by the rich and decadent holiday tradition of creamy eggnog, this “flip” cocktail works best with a bold 100% Canadian rye whisky, with all its vanilla and spice.

1 1/2 oz Lot No. 40 Single Copper Pot Still Canadian Whisky (LCBO 382861, $39.95)

1/2 oz 10-year-old Tawny Port

1/2 oz Fernet-Branca (LCBO 220145, 500 mL, $23.75)

1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) fine granulated sugar

1 whole fresh egg

Tiny pinch salt

Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

1 Add whisky, port, Fernet-Branca, sugar, egg and salt to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake well for 60 seconds and strain into a chilled glass.

2 Garnish with a light dusting of nutmeg and serve with biscotti.

Makes 1 cocktail