Pousse L'Amour is a classic three-layer cocktail blending Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy, Benedictine, and Maraschino with a silky raw egg yolk. Its sophisticated flavor profile and elegant presentation make it a timeless after-dinner drink.
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Visit Mr. Boston DrinksFrom Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide
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Pour carefully, in order given, into 2 oz.
Sherry glass, so that each ingredient floats on preceding one.
bar spoon · shot glass or small cocktail glass · jigger (1/3 oz measures)
Use fresh, pasteurized eggs from a reputable source. If concerned, pasteurized eggs are a safe alternative.
Pour brandy first, then carefully float Benedictine over the back of a bar spoon, and crown with Maraschino. The egg yolk sits on top as the final layer.
Pousse L'Amour is traditionally a small layered shot using 1/3 oz of each spirit. It's not typically scaled up to a full cocktail.
Chartreuse (yellow) or Drambuie offer similar herbal sweetness, though the traditional flavor profile shifts slightly.
Yes, it's consumed as a single shot, often in one sip to experience all layers together.
