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.
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.
