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Though not an example of a widely accepted recipe, this shot illustrates the look and properties of a layered drink.
A layered (or "stacked") drink is a kind of cocktail in which the slightly different densities of various liqueurs are used to create an array of colored layers. Anywhere from three to seven layers are customary. Layered drinks must be prepared such that the specific gravity of the liquid ingredients increases from top to bottom. Liqueurs with the most dissolved sugar and the least alcohol are densest and are put at the bottom. These include fruit juices and cream liqueurs. Those with the least water and the most alcohol, such as rum with 75% alcohol by volume, are floated on top.
These drinks are made primarily for visual enjoyments rather than for their taste. They are sipped, sometimes through a silver straw, one liqueur at a time. The drink must be made and handled carefully to avoid mixing; however, some layered drinks, such as shooters, are generally drunk quickly.
Contents
Preparation
The layers must be poured very gently to avoid mixing. They can be poured over the back of a spoon or down a glass rod.
Examples of layered drinks
- Pousse Cafe
- B-52
- Oatmeal Cookie
- Angel's Kiss
- Angel's Tit
- Slippery Nipple
- Nuclear Rainbow
Non-alcoholic
Latte macchiatos may be prepared as layered drinks.
See also
References
Tyler, S. and Herbst, R. The Ultimate A-to-Z Bar Guide. New York: Broadway Books, 1998.
Categories:- Shooters (mixed drinks)
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