FRENCH POUSSE CAFE

Ingredients

• 1 ounce Maraschino liqueur (Approximately 1/2 the volume of a standard Pousse Café glass.)
• 1 teaspoon Raspberry syrup (Quantity estimated to fill remaining space in equal proportions.)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla liqueur (Originally just 'Vanilla'. Can substitute with vanilla syrup if liqueur is unavailable.)
• 1 teaspoon Orange Curaçao (Originally 'Curacoa'.)
• 1 teaspoon Green Chartreuse (Originally 'Chartreuse'. Green is recommended for color contrast.)
• 1 teaspoon Brandy (Use a high-proof brandy or cognac to ensure it ignites properly.)

Instructions

1. 1Fill a Pousse Café glass (or a tall, narrow cordial glass) approximately one-half full with Maraschino liqueur.
2. 2Carefully add the remaining ingredients in the following order: Raspberry Syrup, Vanilla liqueur, Orange Curaçao, Green Chartreuse, and finally Brandy. Pour each ingredient slowly over the back of a bar spoon or down the side of the glass to prevent the colors from blending. Note: Heavier syrups like raspberry may sink through the Maraschino to the bottom; this is normal physics for this drink.
3. 3Using a long match or lighter, carefully ignite the Brandy floating on top. Allow it to blaze for a few seconds to warm the oils. Extinguish the flame by placing a saucer or the bottom of another glass over the rim to cut off the oxygen. Serve immediately once extinguished. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when handling flaming alcohol.