pousse-cafe

pousse-ca·fé  (psk-f)

n.

1. A drink consisting of several liqueurs of different densities, poured to form differently colored layers.

2. A brandy or liqueur served after dinner with coffee.

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[French : pousse-, from pousser, to push (from Old French; see poussette) + café, coffee; see café.]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

pousse-cafe - small drink served after dinner (especially several liqueurs poured carefully so as to remain in separate layers) cordial, liqueur - strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal