BISMARCK
This visually striking layered cocktail, known as a Pousse-Café, showcases the bartender's precision with distinct bands of color and flavor. A rich egg yolk is suspended between sweet vanilla cordial, herbal Benedictine, and aromatic Kümmel, creating a complex drink from the pre-Prohibition era. The careful layering ensures each ingredient remains separate, offering a unique textural experience and a sophisticated presentation.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Cordial (Originally '2 teaspoonfuls'.)
- 1 yolk Egg yolk (Use a fresh, pasteurized egg for safety. Originally '1 yolk of an Egg'.)
- 1 tablespoon Benedictine (Quantity estimated to cover the yolk as directed. Originally 'covered with Benedictine'.)
- 1 ounce Kümmel (Originally '1/2 Wineglass'. A standard wineglass was approx 2 oz, so 1/2 is 1 oz.)
- 1 dash Angostura bitters (Originally '1 light dash Angostura Bitters'.)
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Instructions
- 1Pour the Vanilla Cordial into the bottom of a sherry wine glass.
- 2Carefully slide the egg yolk into the glass so it rests intact on top of or within the cordial.
- 3Gently pour the Benedictine over the back of a bar spoon to cover the egg yolk completely, taking great care not to break the yolk.
- 4Using the same spoon technique, carefully float the Kümmel on top of the Benedictine, ensuring the layers do not mix.
- 5Top with a light dash of Angostura Bitters. Serve immediately, ensuring the colors remain separate.
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