Why is it that when you make layered cocktails you add the densest liquid LAST?

Question

so it THEN goes to the bottom? isnt that counterintuitive? like in tequila sunrise you add grenadine last that goes to the bottom, in a bellini you add peach juice last, WHY? thanks =)

Answer 1

Wow, I would assume because while the grenadine is settling it'll mix in with the other drinks if you put it first, but that is probably wrong.

Answer 2

For the look too... The deep red of the grenadine in a tequila sunrise mixes with the other ingredients to make that red swirly pattern that looks like.... wait for it... a sunrise

Answer 3

Take care when mixing cocktails.....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tees/...

Answer 4

so that the whole drink has all the flavours

if you put the densest in first you wont taste it in the first sip

Answer 5

It IS counterintuitive. BTW, those aren't cocktails. The layered things are pousse-cafes. They are designed more to look at than to drink.

Answer 6

you answered your question. so it sinks to the bottom.