The Bar-tender's Guide/Pousse l’Amour

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The Bar-tender's Guide: How to mix all kinds of plain and fancy drinks (1887)
by Jerry Thomas
3879590The Bar-tender's Guide: How to mix all kinds of plain and fancy drinks — Cocktail Drinks1887Jerry Thomas

Pousse l’Amour.

(Use a Sherry glass.)

  • Take ½ glass of Maraschino.
  • Take Yolk of one egg.
  • Take Sufficient vanilla cordial to surround the egg.
  • Take 1 table-spoonful of fine old brandy.

First, pour in the Maraschino, then introduce the yolk with a spoon, without disturbing the Maraschino, next carefully surround the egg with vanilla cordial, and lastly put the brandy on top.

Pousse L’amour.
Pousse L’amour.

In making a Pousse of any kind the greatest care should be observed to keep all the ingredients composing it separate. This may best be accomplished, by pouring the different materials from a sherry wine glass, The accompanying illustration will give a tolerable idea of how this delicious French drink should be prepared.

It requires a steady hand and careful manipulation to succeed in making a perfect Pousse.