Angel’s Delight Layered Cocktail
A creamy, layered pousse-café combining Grenadine, Triple Sec, Sloe Gin, and Light Cream for a sweet, berry-citrus treat.
Angel's Delight Cocktail — a sweet, layered drink that looks as divine as it tastes. This vibrant pousse-café mixes fruit, citrus, and cream into one visually stunning creation.
Background
Originally crafted as a showcase of precision pouring, the Angel's Delight became popular among bartenders for its colorful, gravity-defying layers.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients:
- Grenadine — adds sweetness and rich color.
- Triple Sec — provides citrus brightness.
- Sloe Gin — offers tart berry depth.
- Light Cream — adds a silky, smooth finish.
Equipment: Pousse-café glass, bar spoon.
Bittersweet Harmony
Each layer tells a story: pomegranate syrup for sweetness, orange liqueur for zest, sloe berries for fruit, and cream for comfort. The result is an elegant dessert cocktail, light yet indulgent.
Substitutions & Variations
- Replace Grenadine with raspberry syrup.
- Try Cointreau for a richer orange note.
- Use coconut cream for a dairy-free top layer.
Helpful Tips
Chill your ingredients to slow mixing. Pour over a bar spoon for clean separation. Serve immediately.
Angel's Delight Recipe
Type of Glass
Pousse-Café Glass
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp.
- 1 1/2 tsp.
- 1 1/2 tsp. Sloe Gin
- 1 1/2 tsp. Light Cream
Directions
- Add Grenadine to a pousse-café glass as the base.
- Slowly layer Triple Sec over the back of a bar spoon.
- Float Sloe Gin gently atop the Triple Sec.
- Finish by carefully pouring Light Cream over the spoon to create the top layer.
A dessert-worthy cocktail that rewards patience and precision — part art, part indulgence.