| Liqueur/Schnapps – Specific Gravity Tables For preparations of multi-layered Pousse Cafes with the use of cordials, herbals, brandies, and syrups. Gravity, Viscosity, and Density are all terms used to describe the thickness levels of these liquid spirits. To measure a liqueurs’ specific gravity, either at home or in the bar you currently work in, go to your nearest scientific supply outlet and ask for a Hydrometer; a sealed graduated tube, weighted at one end, that sinks in the given fluid to a depth used as a measure of the fluid’s specific gravity. Ask for a hydrometer that’s calibrated between 1.00 – 1.22. You will also need to purchase a 250ml graduated cylinder. These tools are fairly inexpensive – about $15 each, and glass, so they’re delicate to use. Pousse-Café is French for “After Coffee”. NOTE: Specific gravities/densities will vary slightly from one brand to another. Most Pousse-Café drinks consist of three to six layers. Preparation Key Pousse-Cafe’s are made by pouring liquids in order of density – from heavy to light –so they remain in distinct bands within the glass. To layer a drink, pour the densest ingredient into the designated glass (shot, martini, pony or pousse glass). Using a bar spoon or cherry, pour each subsequent liquid very slowly over the back of the bar spoon/cherry held just above the previous layer and/or set against the inside of the glass, so it cascades gently on top. If liqueurs are previously chilled (cold in temperature), it will create a stronger and longer lasting separation, and may be more appealing to the palate. One thing to always keep in mind, is the more sugar content (less alcohol) in a given liqueur, the heavier it tends to be. The more alcohol content (less sugar) in a given liqueur, the lighter in weight it is. The Higher the proof, the Thinner the liqueur. The Lower the proof, the Thicker the liqueur. The higher the number in specific gravity, the thicker it is. The following page starts off with the higher/thicker liqueur, of which would be the first liqueur that goes into the glass. Current Individual Listing – 82 Product Specific Gravity Crème De Cassis 1.183 Coffee Liqueur 1.174 Grenadine Syrup 1.172 Velvet Falernum 1.172 Crème De Cacao (Dark) 1.156 Hazelnut Schnapps 1.153 Praline Liqueur 1.151 Kahlua 1.144 Crème De Cacao (White) 1.143 Dekuyper Raspberry Liqueur 1.138 Crème De Noyaux 1.134 Licorice Schnapps 1.130 Chambord 1.128 Chocolate Cherry 1.125 Crème De Banana 1.123 Chocolate Mint 1.123 Parfait Amour (Creme De Violette) 1.122 Blue Curacao 1.122 Butterscotch Schnapps 1.122 Dekuyper Crème De Almond/Noyaux 1.122 Swiss Chocolate Almond 1.118 Crème De Menthe (White) 1.109 Crème De Menthe (Green) 1.109 Orange Curacao 1.109 Midori Melon Liqueur 1.106 Peachtree Schnapps 1.104 Rene Niel Maraschino Liqueur 1.100 Anisette 1.099 Kamasutra Ginseng Coconut Liqueur 1.098 Crème De Strawberry 1.097 Wild Strawberry Schnapps 1.097 Sour Apple Pucker Schnapps 1.096 Red Hot Schnapps 1.093 Triple Sec 1.092 Tia Maria 1.092 Rock & Rye 1.089 Blueberry Schnapps 1.089 Cranberry Liqueur 1.087 Grape Pucker Schnapps 1.086 Vandermint 1.085 Amaretto 1.084 Apple Barrel Schnapps 1.084 Root Beer Schnapps 1.083 Sambuca 1.081 Berentzen Cinnamon Apple Liqueur 1.080 Melon Schnapps 1.079 Coffee Flavored Brandy 1.079 Damiana Liqueur 1.078 Aftershock 1.077 Drambuie 1.076 Benedictine 1.076 Red Raspberry Schnapps 1.075 Dekuyper Blue Curacao 1.074 Citronge 1.074 Apricot Schnapps 1.073 Cinnamon Schnapps 1.073 Spearmint Schnapps 1.073 Hpnotiq 1.072 Celtic Crossing 1.068 Marie Brizard Mango Passion liqueur 1.066 Galliano 1.066 Frangelico 1.064 Peppermint Schnapps 1.062 Peach Schnapps 1.059 Apricot Flavored Brandy 1.055 Peach Flavored Brandy 1.055 Cherry Flavored Brandy 1.054 Blackberry Flavored Brandy 1.054 Limoncello (Caravella) 1.050 Canton Ginger Liqueur 1.042 Irish Mist 1.040 Black Forest Devil–herbal liqueur 1.038 Cointreau 1.038 Goldschlager 1.036 Cinnamon Spice Schnapps 1.036 Grand Marnier 1.032 Benedictine & Brandy (B&B) 1.032 Tuaca 1.025 Sloe Gin 1.024 Jagermeister 1.015 Ginger Flavored Brandy 0.998 Kirschwasser 0.941 |
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