Garnish: Lime slice or spent lime shell from juicing
Preparation
Fill highball glass halfway with ice. Add a splash of cola, the rum and lime juice, then fill with cola and garnish with a slice of lime or the spent lime shell.
Originally called omelette à la neige (snow omelet) in reference to the fluffy snow-like appearance of the meringue, île flottante (floating island) has a lengthy history that dates back to the 17th century.
There are many things that appeal about a Basque cheesecake—it's crustless (one less job) and is meant to look “rustic” with its wrinkled and jagged sides.