Cocktail
King Alphonse
How to make a King Alphonse - the classic layered pousse-cafe of dark cacao liqueur and cream. Simple, sweet and an elegant nightcap.
3 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Liqueur glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The King Alphonse is a classic pousse-cafe of dark cacao liqueur with a cap of cream. Simple in its ingredients but elegant in appearance, it is a sweet nightcap with tradition.
Instructions
- Pour the dark cacao liqueur into a narrow liqueur glass.
- Hold a bar spoon just above the surface of the liqueur.
- Slowly layer the cream over the spoon on top.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
- Serve carefully without stirring the layers.
Garnish: Cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Let the cream glide very slowly over the back of a bar spoon onto the liqueur so a clean white layer forms.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pousse-cafe?
A pousse-cafe is a layered drink in which ingredients of different densities sit cleanly on top of each other. The King Alphonse is a simple version.
Why does the cream stay on top?
The cream is lighter than the sugar-rich liqueur and therefore floats on top when poured gently.
When do you drink a King Alphonse?
It works well as a sweet nightcap or a small dessert after the meal.
Ingredients
- Dark cacao liqueur (Creme de Cacao)3 cl
- Cream1.5 cl
- Cocktail cherry1 piece
