Bitter Bougie Flip

Fizzes & Flips (Egg/Cream Sours & Drinks) • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Bitter Bougie Flip cocktail containing Tempus Fugit Kina L'Aero d'Or, Beefeater London Dry Gin, Campari Aperitivo, Grapefruit sugar syrup (2:1), Egg (white & yolk) in a Coupe.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Tempus Fugit Kina L'Aero d'Or or alternative
0.75 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
0.75 fl oz Campari Aperitivo or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.20 fl oz Grapefruit sugar syrup (2:1)
1.00 whole Egg (white & yolk)

Directions

Add ice to shaker
Pour all ingredients into shaker
Shake well with ice
Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

Imagine a cocktail with the striking bitterness of an aperitivo, the silky richness of a classic flip, and the complexity of a craft bar's signature drink—the Bitter Bougie Flip delivers all this with undeniable panache.

This sophisticated cocktail balances the botanical punch of London Dry gin with Campari's distinctive bitterness, while Kina L'Aero d'Or adds complex wine-based aromatics and subtle quinine notes. The grapefruit sugar syrup provides just enough sweetness to tame the bitter elements, and the whole egg creates a luxurious, frothy texture that transforms the drink into something truly special. Perfect for pre-dinner sipping or as a nightcap, this cocktail makes an impression at intimate dinner parties where conversations linger into the evening. Though it requires some skill to properly incorporate the egg and balance the strong flavors, home bartenders with basic shaking technique can master it with practice. Pair this bold cocktail with rich, savory dishes like duck confit, aged cheeses, or dark chocolate desserts that can stand up to its assertive flavor profile.