Pousse L'Amour is a classic three-ingredient layered cocktail featuring Maraschino, Benedictine, and brandy topped with a raw egg yolk, creating a silky, luxurious after-dinner drink.
Recipe Source
View original recipeFrom 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.
Pousse L'Amour is a cocktail meant to be consumed immediately after preparation and is not suitable for advance preparation or storage.
bar spoon · cocktail glass or small cordial glass
Use pasteurized eggs or pasteurized egg yolk products to reduce food safety risk, especially for vulnerable groups.
Pour each ingredient slowly over the back of a bar spoon in order of density: brandy first, then Benedictine, then Maraschino, finishing with the egg yolk on top.
Yes; omit the yolk and serve as a layered digestif, though the traditional recipe includes it for richness and texture.
Use a dry, quality California brandy or cognac; avoid overly sweet varieties that will muddy the delicate layer balance.
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