Layered cocktails do not create new textures or flavors but make a beautiful presentation, showcase all the ingredients and could add to the drinking or eating experience as different flavors or temperatures are experienced in turns. Layered drinks have been made for a long time but this technique is still being used today in creative ways by molecular mixologists and chefs to craft fabulous cocktails and dishes.
A layered drink, also called a pousse-café, is a cocktail in which various liqueurs are used to create an array of colored layers. They have been traditionally made by carefully pouring slowly one liqueur at a time over the back of a spoon but this process requires practice, patience and takes a long time
Densities Table
The following table has the densities of popular beverages to help you create your own layered cocktail. The table is from
Miss-Charming.com.
NAME | COLOR | FLAVOR | WEIGHT |
Cream | White | Milky | very light |
151 Rum | Light Amber | Fire | light |
Maker’s Mark Bourbon | Dark Amber | Bourbon | 0.941 |
Hiram Walker Kirschwasser | Clear | Cherry | 0.941 |
Dekuyper Kirschwasser | Clear | Cherry | 0.941 |
Sauza Silver Tequila | Clear | Tequila | 0.945 |
Jameson’s Irish Whiskey | Amber | Irish Whiskey | 0.948 |
Rain | Clear | Vodka | 0.9498 |
Sauza Gold Tequila | Gold | Tequila | 0.95 |
Skyy Citrus Vodka | Clear | Lemon Vodka | 0.9555 |
Pernod | Clear | Anise/Licorice | 0.985 |
Ouzo | Clear | Anise/Licorice | 0.984 |
Southern Comfort | Dark Amber | Peach Apricot | 0.99337 |
Hiram Walker Ginger Brandy | Light Amber | Ginger Brandy | 0.995 |
Tuaca | Amber | Vanilla Orange Caramel Brandy | 1.0157 |
B&B | Amber | Sweet Herbal Cognac | 1.0245 |
Dekuyper Sloe Gin | Dark Red | Sloe Berries | 1.0261 |
Hiram Walker Peppermint Schnapps | Clear | Peppermint | 1.027 |
Grand Marnier | Amber | Orange Cognac | 1.03 |
Malibu | Clear | Coconut Rum | 1.03 |
Hiram Walker Root Beer Schnapps | Brown | Root Beer | 1.037 |
Cointreau | Clear | Orange | 1.0385 |
Dekuyper Apricot Brandy | Dark Orange | Apricot | 1.0437 |
Dekuyper Triple Sec | Clear | Orange | 1.05 |
Chambord | Maroon | Black Raspberry | 1.05 |
Lady Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur | White | White Chocolate | 1.05 |
Baileys Irish Cream | Tan | Creamy Spiced Irish Whiskey | 1.05 |
Irish Mist | Dark Amber | Honey Herb Whiskey | 1.05 |
Dekuyper Blackberry Brandy | Dark Purple | Blackberry | 1.0552 |
Campari | Red | Bitter | 1.06 |
Benedictine | Light Amber | Herbal | 1.07 |
Dekuyper Blue Curacao | Blue | Orange | 1.0704 |
Dekuyper Root Beer Schnapps | Brown | Root Beer | 1.0705 |
Drambuie | Light Amber | Heather Honey Scotch | 1.08 |
Amaretto Di Saronno | Dark Amber | Almond | 1.08 |
Sambuca | Clear | Anise/Licorice | 1.08 |
Frangelico | Clear | Hazelnut | 1.08 |
Tia Maria | Brown | Coffee | 1.09 |
Dekuyper Anisette | Clear | Anise | 1.0921 |
Dekuyper Melon Liqueur | Bright Green | Honeydew Melon | 1.0924 |
Dekuyper Wildberry Schnapps | Clear | Berry | 1.0894 |
Dekuyper Green Menthe | Dark Green | Mint | 1.0885 |
Dekuyper Bluesberry | Clear | Blueberry | 1.0863 |
Dekuyper Grape Pucker | Purple | Grape | 1.0864 |
Dekuyper Banana | Yellow | Banana | 1.0822 |
Marie Brizard Blue Curacao | Blue | Orange | 1.0999 |
Dekuyper Coffee Liqueur | Brown | Coffee | 1.189 |
Hiram Walker Crème de Noyaux | Red | Almond | 1.148 |
Marie Brizard Coffee Liqueur | Brown | Coffee | 1.142 |
Hiram Walker Crème de Banana | Yellow | Banana | 1.142 |
Midori | Bright Green | Honeydew Melon | 1.15 |
Kahlua | Brown | Coffee | 1.152 |
Marie Brizard White Crème de Cacao | Clear | Chocolate | 1.1602 |
Marie Brizard Dark Crème de Cacao | Brown | Chocolate | 1.1602 |
Hiram Walker Crème de Cassis | Dark Red | Black Currant | 1.179 |
DeKuyper Razzmatazz | Red | Raspberry | 1.139 |
Marie Brizard Anisette | Clear | Anise | 1.1371 |
Hiram Walker Dark Crème de Cacao | Brown | Chocolate | 1.136 |
Dekuyper Buttershots Schnapps | Amber | Butterscotch | 1.1225 |
Dekuyper White Cocoa | Clear | Chocolate | 1.1204 |
Marie Brizard Green Crème de Menthe | Dark Green | Mint | 1.1204 |
Marie Brizard White Crème de Menthe | Clear | Mint | 1.1204 |
Dekuyper Cassis | Dark Red | Black Currant | 1.1211 |
Hiram Walker Butterscotch Schnapps | Amber | Butterscotch | 1.126 |
Galliano | Yellow | Vanilla Licorice | 1.11 |
Dekuyper Thrilla Vanilla | Clear | French Vanilla | 1.1193 |
Dekuyper Hot Damn | Red | Cinnamon | 1.1191 |
Jägermeister | Black/Green | Herbal Bitter | |
Marie Brizard Parfait Amour | Purple | Vanilla Orange Almond | 1.1163 |
Goldschlager | Clear w/ Gold Flakes | Cinnamon | 1.1111 |
Dekuyper Strawberry Liqueur | Red | Strawberry | 1.1005 |
Dekuyper Watermelon Pucker | Red | Watermelon | 1.1051 |
Dekuyper Peachtree | Clear | Peach | 1.1037 |
Dekuyper Mad Melon | Red | Watermelon | 1.0971 |
Dekuyper Island Blue | Light Blue | Fruity | 1.095 |
Dekuyper Apple Pucker | Lime Green | Sour Apple | 1.0944 |
Dekuyper Cheri Beri Pucker | Red | Cherry | 1.0937 |
Dekuyper Coconut Amaretto | Clear | Coconut Almond | 1.0925 |
Grenadine | Red | Cherry/Pomegranate | Heavy |
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