Ice Cream Flip

Pro tips

• Use soft or slightly melted ice cream for easier blending—hard-frozen scoops can seize the shaker.
• Chill your glass before serving to slow melting and keep the drink at proper temperature longer.
• Blend or shake for no more than 10–15 seconds to avoid over-aerating and breaking the emulsion.
• If using a raw egg, source pasteurized eggs or pasteurized liquid egg product to eliminate food safety risk.

Substitutions

• Maraschino → Cherry liqueur (deeper cherry flavor, less almond note)
• Triple Sec → Cointreau or Grand Marnier (smoother citrus, slightly drier profile)
• Vanilla Ice Cream → Rum raisin or butter pecan (shifts flavor profile; not traditional)

Storage & make-ahead

Not applicable—serve immediately after blending.

Equipment

cocktail shaker or blender · strainer

Is it safe to use a raw egg in this cocktail?

Raw eggs carry salmonella risk. Use pasteurized eggs, or substitute with pasteurized egg white products for safety.

Can I make this without ice cream?

Ice cream is essential to the drink's character. Omitting it creates a different cocktail entirely.

What type of vanilla ice cream works best?

Use quality vanilla ice cream with a smooth, creamy base—premium brands blend better and won't add icy texture.

How do I blend this smoothly?

Use a cocktail shaker with ice or a blender; blend briefly until combined but not aerated, then strain to avoid foam.

Can I prepare this ahead?

No—blend just before serving to prevent melting and separation.