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cocktail techniques by Yee-Fan Sun | 1 2 3 continued from page 1 layer To layer a cocktail, you'll need to know what your ingredients weigh in relation to one another. Generally, the lower the proof of the alcohol, the more sugars and other fillers are in the liquid, which means that liqueurs with lower alcohol content will tend to be heavier than higher-proof booze.
Layered drinks are usually done as shots; if you're attempting to make one in a bigger glass, keep in mind that it'll be easier in a glass with a smaller diameter than a larger one. With your glass of choice in front of you, add the heaviest ingredient first. For the next layer, take a spoon and place it upside down into the glass, with the tip touching the side of the glass. Slowly pour the next heaviest ingredient over the back of the spoon; the liquid should gently slide down the spoon and the side of the glass, and over the first layer. Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients. Use this technique for: ha-has … done properly, layering is guaranteed to elicit oohs and ahhs, and hey, even failed attempts can be quaffed and enjoyed. o check
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