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Pousse Café

Classic | Pousse Café | from Anders Erickson

Pousse Café is a style of drink that has many layers (typically between three and seven). When made properly they're absolutely beautiful, but they require time, patience, and a steady hand. For this reason they aren't popular among most bartenders - it's a quick way to find yourself in the weeds! However, if you're curious and wanting to try your hand at it, this is a fun way to explore new flavor combinations! There are some things to keep in mind. You want to have an idea of each ingredients' density (heavier ingredients fall to the bottom), and consider the drink's evolution of flavors as you sip your way through it. That's not to say you can't shoot your Pousse Cafés, but the more layers, the muddier the shot will be. Patience is a virtue. The Pousse Café is both the test and the reward.

Ingredients

Amount Ingredient Brand
12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml Raspberry Gum Syrup Liber & Co.
12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml White Crème de Cacao Marie Brizard
12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml Crème de Violette Rothman & Winter
12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml Light Amaro Amaro Nonino
12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml Green Chartreuse Green Chartreuse
12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml Cognac Pierre Ferrand 1840
12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml Absinthe La Clandestine Absinthe Superieure

Notes

Absinthe

Amaro

Chartreuse

Cognac

Creme de cacao

Creme de violette

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