The Cotton Club Flip is a modern classic bourbon cocktail featuring vanilla-infused spirits, house-made honey-currant syrup, and a silky egg white base, finished with whimsical cotton candy garnish. This drink demands advance prep of both the bourbon infusion and syrup.
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Shake first four ingredients without ice.
Add ice and shake again.
Strain into ice-filled old-fashioned glass.
Top with bitters.
Garnish with cotton candy.
Store finished vanilla-infused bourbon at room temperature for up to 1 month. Refrigerate honey-currant syrup in a covered jar for up to 3 weeks. Mix cocktails fresh to order; do not batch or store finished drinks.
cocktail shaker · jigger · strainer · small saucepan · glass jar with lid
The bourbon infusion requires 3–5 days at room temperature after inserting split vanilla beans. Remove beans after infusing and store the finished bourbon at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Yes. The syrup keeps refrigerated in a covered jar for up to 3 weeks, making it ideal for advance preparation before serving.
The egg white creates a silky, foamy texture and mouthfeel typical of flip-style cocktails. Shake vigorously to emulsify properly.
Yes. The recipe explicitly allows substituting an edible flower or serving without garnish if cotton candy is unavailable.
Rhubarb bitters add tart, herbaceous complexity that complements the honey-currant syrup and vanilla bourbon. They're a specialty ingredient available from most cocktail suppliers.
