Pousse l'Amour

Description
In making a Pousse of any kind the greatest care should be observed to keep all the ingredients composing it separate. This may best be accomplished, by pouring the different materials from a sherry wine glass. The accompanying illustration will give a tolerable idea of how this delicious French drink should be prepared. It requires a steady hand and careful manipulation to succeed in making a perfect Pousse.
 * Pousse L'amour from Jerry Thomas' Bartending Guide or How to Mix Drinks—original source of recipe, out of copyright
 * Serves: 1

Ingredients

 * Take ½ glass of Maraschino
 * Yolk of one egg
 * Enough vanilla cordial to surround the egg
 * 1 table-spoonful of fine old brandy

Directions

 * 1) First, pour in the Maraschino, then introduce the yolk with a spoon, without disturbing the Maraschino, next carefully surround the egg with vanilla cordial, and lastly put the brandy on top.