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Ice Cream Flip

Ice Cream Flip is a cocktail made with Whole Egg, Maraschino, and Triple Sec. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Sour Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic18.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

220 kcalCalories
18.5%ABV
14.9gSugar
19.4gCarbs
0.93Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.

How to Make It

  1. Shake with ice and strain into Sour glass.Shaken
  2. Sprinkle a little nutmeg on top.Top

How to Serve

Glass
Sour Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Ice Cream Flip cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with charcuterie, olives, salty snacks style pairings.

Taste

What does Ice Cream Flip taste like?

Ice Cream Flip is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

AlmondCherryCitrus

Supporting notes

DryFloralSweetCreamy

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Ice Cream Flip is right for you

Ice Cream Flip is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 18.5% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Ice Cream Flip if...

Skip Ice Cream Flip if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

  • Happy HourSuggested from its dry notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.
  • AperitifSuggested from its dry notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

CharcuterieOlivesSalty Snacks

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Maraschino1.0 oz

Maraschino LiqueurGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Maraschino liqueur is usually the intended substitute for maraschino when used as a liqueur ingredient.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Triple Sec1.0 oz

CointreauGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetness only if needed.
What changes
Cointreau is usually a strong substitute for triple sec and often gives a drier, more intense orange note.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Blue CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a visible color change.
What changes
Blue curaçao can replace triple sec when the orange note is acceptable and the blue color is wanted.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Orange CuracaoWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Orange curaçao can replace triple sec, but it may make the drink richer or sweeter.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make an Ice Cream Flip at home?
Yes. The Ice Cream Flip uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Sour Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.