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A 1- to 2-ounce cordial or liqueur glass
VARIATION I
¼ ounce (1½ teaspoons) green creme de menthe
¼ ounce (1½ teaspoons) yellow Chartreuse
¼ ounce (1½ teaspoons) Cherry Heering
¼ ounce (1½ teaspoons) cognac
VARIATION II
¼ ounce creme d'amande
¼ ounce white creme de menthe
¼ ounce Grand Marnier
VARIATION III
½ ounce parfait amour
½ ounce Creme Yvette
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| How To Cook: |
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A pousse-cafe, often called a rainbow cordial, is an after-dinner drink composed
of differently colored liqueurs poured into a tall, narrow cordial glass one at a
time so that the ingredients remain separate and do not combine. Two to seven liqueurs
can be used, but you must start with the heaviest so that the layers will
remain in individual suspension. A steady hand-and considerable patience is required
to make this showy, spectacular drink successfully. Unfortunately, it is
impossible to chart the weights of the various liqueurs since a flavor may vary in density
from one distiller to another. Trial and error may be necessary until you find
the combination of weights, colors and flavors that suits you.
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1. Place the liqueur glass on a flat, steady surface and pour in the green creme de menthe.
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2. Place a demitasse spoon upside down in the glass and very slowly pour the yellow Chartreuse over the back of the spoon, letting it trickle off onto the creme de menthe.
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3. Complete this layer of liqueur, wipe the spoon dry, and proceed with the Cherry Heering.
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4. As the cognac is very light, it will float on top.
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5. Two other combinations have been suggested in the ingredients list and should be poured in the order given.
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