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Marthe48

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37. What a coincidence

Sat Nov 22, 2025, 08:19 AM

Nov 22

Just this morning, someone asked Miss Manners how to drink a pousse-cafe. I knew there were layered drinks but what they were called.

I was going to ask Aristus if they ever made a pousse-cafe, and here is a post mentioning them.

For the record, Miss Manners suggested that you enjoy each layer and the ingredients will mix as you drink. And she was going to go try one

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Friday Night Gin Buzz. Ask me anything. [View all] Aristus Nov 21 OP

What led you to cocktails? Marthe48 Nov 21 #1

Good night. Aristus Nov 21 #3

Why does Trump now love Mandami and hate Marjorie Taylor Greene? surfered Nov 21 #2

I'm as mystified as everyone else. Aristus Nov 21 #5

Ok, I'm sticking with my wimpy sparkling wine with an orange slice and orange juice ice cube... Trueblue Texan Nov 21 #4

Sounds wonderful. Aristus Nov 21 #7

Rough day, rough week Grim Chieftain Nov 21 #6

Ever had Lagavulin single malt? Aristus Nov 21 #8

Thanks for the suggestion, never had it Grim Chieftain Nov 21 #12

Day-drinking is a decadent delight. Aristus Nov 21 #13

Ha! Will do! Grim Chieftain Nov 21 #16

And that's just the beginning of your enjoyment of Lagavulin. Aristus Nov 21 #17

You could never bore me to tears Grim Chieftain Nov 21 #19

Okay, that's it. I need a glass of Lagavulin. Aristus Nov 21 #20

Have one for me Grim Chieftain Nov 21 #21

I will! Aristus Nov 21 #22

I have to say, the whiskey stones cracked me up the first time I saw them. niyad Nov 21 #27

They were a gift from my step-daughter. Aristus Nov 21 #31

They are a great, and practical, gift. niyad Nov 21 #33

One of my favorites too Redleg Nov 22 #38

The prices have been jumping up and down wildly over the last year. Aristus Nov 22 #41

$75 is reasonable Redleg Friday #56

I'm sticking to a bottle of Purple Haze tonight. TexasTowelie Nov 21 #9

You gotta drink what works for you. Aristus Nov 21 #10

What the hell is wrong with you? underpants Nov 21 #11

What the hell is wrong with me? Aristus Nov 21 #14

That's correct....start with God underpants Nov 21 #25

Drinking a Filthy Martini Chicagogrl1 Nov 21 #15

Filthy, huh? Aristus Nov 21 #18

And we love you back. huggggs. deeeeeep breaths. You have the niyad Nov 21 #23

Oh , that sounds wonderful! Aristus Nov 21 #24

This is so very true! niyad Nov 21 #28

Ever had a Dark & Stormy? Captain Zero Nov 21 #26

Good ginger beer is a must for that. Easterncedar Nov 21 #29

If you think they can't do a Dark & Stormy, watch them screw up a pousse cafe. niyad Nov 21 #30

What a coincidence Marthe48 Nov 22 #37

They are interesting, and a pain in the ass to make. One needs a very steady niyad Nov 23 #51

what is a "pousse cafe"? CTyankee Nov 23 #47

It's a layered drink, poured very carefully so that it stays in layers. niyad Nov 23 #48

Oh. Not sure I would want to drink a layered drink. I will have to think about it.... CTyankee Nov 23 #49

It can be a bit intimidating, at first. But remember, a White Russian is niyad Nov 23 #52

Hmm, I don't ever drink those but I might find them very interesting! CTyankee Nov 23 #53

They are very good. If you do decide to try them, let me know what niyad Nov 23 #55

Yeah! Aristus Nov 21 #32

Tell me why a layered drink is so good. I'd like to know, at my advanced age... CTyankee Nov 23 #50

Yeah. I love it. Aristus Nov 22 #42

Had two things I haven't had in years. Wolf Frankula Nov 22 #34

Sounds great! Aristus Nov 22 #43

I wish I could drink (meds)... I liked to get buzzed once in awhile. electric_blue68 Nov 22 #35

I would say I will drink one for you. Aristus Nov 22 #44

Ah, I'd take it as supportive. electric_blue68 Nov 22 #45

How much moniss Nov 22 #36

The best I can do at my retirement village is a glass of Pinot Grigio (forgot how to spell it) tonight. CTyankee Nov 22 #39

Perfect! Aristus Nov 22 #40

This has been a long day. Dulcinea Nov 22 #46

Keep this around for your next rough spell, Aristus True Dough Nov 23 #54