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Layered drinks work because the heaviest alcohol sinks while the lighter alcohol floats on top. As a general rule:
- Liquers with high alcohol content float. The higher the proof (percentage of alcohol) the lighter the liquor. So spirits (R, V, G, . . . etc.) are poured last and float on top.
- Sugar is heavy and sinks. Flavored liqueurs will sink to the bottom. Syrups are heavier and should be poured first and form the bottom layer.
- Irish Cream is the exception. Because it is cream based, it separates
from liqueurs of similar weight. This property makes it an ideal liqueur for
layered drinks - not to mention it tastes great (how can you go wrong combining
sugar, cream and alcohol).
The following lists alcohols and ingredients: lightest (spirits) on top of chart,
heaviest (syrups) on bottom. These are a few favorites to get you started,
not a complete list.
As always, don't spend any time memorizing specific weights
or complex formulas. Learn the layered shots listed here and you'll find most layered drinks are based on a these classic combinations.
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Spirits (rum, vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey)
Brandy
Schnapps (peach and peppermint)
Southern Comfort
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Jagermeister
Midori (melon Liqueur)
Sambuca
Frangelico
Triple Sec
Amaretto
Baileys - easy to layer, with care will float on top of lighter liqueurs
Galliano
Blue Curacao
Creme de Menthe
Creme de Bannana
Creme do Cocao
Kahlua (coffee liqueur) - heavy: common bottom layer
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Syrups
Grenadine
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a few favorites (pour in order):
B-52 - Coffee Liqueur, Irish Cream, Grand Marnier
Quick Fu*k - Creme de Cocao, Melon Liqueur, Irish Cream
Buttery Nipple - Butterscotch, Irish Cream
China White - Creme de Cocao, Irish Cream
Stars and Stripes - Grenadine, Blue Curacao, Goldschlager
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