The Pousse Rapière Cocktail Recipe
A short article introducing the recipe for the Pousse Rapière cocktail, the Gascon Spritz !
Rest assured, we are talking about a cocktail here that is absolutely not difficult, a cocktail with accents from the Southwest of France, accessible to everyone.
Ingredients for the Pousse Rapière Cocktail, the Occitan Spritz
The list of ingredients for preparing a Pousse Rapière is short:
- Pousse Rapière Liqueur from Château Monluc
- Vin Sauvage from Château Monluc, to be served very cold
- An orange, organic preferably!
Proportions for the Pousse Rapière Cocktail, Gascon Spritz
Naturally, these proportions are adjustable to individual taste, but here are the recommended dosages for this Pousse Rapière recipe, passed down through more than five Gascon generations:
In a flute or a 'Piscine' type balloon glass, use the following proportions:
- 1 Volume of Pousse Rapière Liqueur from Château Monluc
- 7 Volumes of Vin Sauvage from Château Monluc
- 1 half-slice of orange
Variations of the Pousse Rapière Cocktail
There are as many variations as there are people serving Pousse Rapière, the French-style spritz . Here are a few:
- Replace the Vin Sauvage with Champagne
- Enhance the recipe with blackcurrant syrup, Kir-style
- Orange peel can be added to highlight the liqueur
Tips for Preparing the Pousse Rapière Cocktail
Having served many of these at events, here are some tips we can share with you:
For flutes, there are flutes emblazoned with Château Monluc's rapier that allow for dosage, with the rapier's peak indicating the fill level for the liqueur.
In a balloon glass, you can pre-fill with crushed ice and prepare the mixture in advance in carafes: for 20 cl of Pousse Rapière, one entire bottle of Vin Sauvage.
There is also a measuring carafe with a measuring stopper.
Now, it's your turn to try this cocktail!
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