The specific gravity chart is used to aid in the creation of layered shots which are basically made by floating liquors (usually liqueurs), syrups or creams on top of one another. These ingredients have different densities or weight per volume, so you start with the heaviest and finish with the lightest. It works better or is easier to layer, if you choose liqueurs with more than 0.05 to 0. 10 value difference from each other. NOTE: The density varies from brand to brand, the table is a general guide.
| Name | Specific Gravity | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Comfort | 0.97 | Pale orange |
| Tuaca | 0.98 | Amber |
| Water | 1.00 | Clear |
| Jagermeister | 1.01 | Dark brown/green |
| Green Chartreuse | 1.01 | Green |
| Grand-Marnier | 1.03 | Pale orange |
| Brandy | 1.04 | Amber |
| Cointreau | 1.04 | Clear |
| Cinnamon Schnapps | 1.04 | Clear |
| Cherry Liqueur | 1.04 | Red |
| Peach Liqueur | 1.04 | Dark amber |
| Kummel | 1.04 | Clear |
| Irish Mist | 1.04 | Light amber |
| Peppermint Schnapps | 1.04 | Clear |
| Bailey’s | 1.05 | Creamy light brown |
| Midori | 1.05 | Light green |
| Rock and Rye | 1.05 | Amber |
| Apricot Brandy | 1.06 | Amber |
| Blackberry Brandy | 1.06 | Dark purple |
| Campari | 1.06 | Bright red |
| Cherry Brandy | 1.06 | Dark red |
| Fruit Brandies | 1.06 | Various |
| Peach Brandy | 1.06 | Bright amber |
| Yellow Chartreuse | 1.06 | Yellow |
| Hpnotiq | 1.07 | Bright light blue |
| Benedictine D.O.M | 1.07 | Pale amber |
| Amaretto Di Saronno | 1.08 | Dark amber |
| Drambuie | 1.08 | Golden amber |
| Frangelico | 1.08 | Pale amber |
| Orange Curacao | 1.08 | Orange |
| Apricot Liqueur | 1.09 | Bright amber |
| Tia Maria | 1.09 | Brown |
| Sambuca | 1.09 | Clear |
| Blackberry Liqueur | 1.10 | Dark purple |
| Blue Curacao | 1.10 | Blue |
| Maraschino Liqueur | 1.10 | Clear |
| Banana Liqueur | 1.12 | Yellow |
| Galliano | 1.12 | Golden yellow |
| Crème de Menthe –green | 1.12 | Green |
| Crème de Menthe – white | 1.12 | Clear |
| Strawberry Liqueur | 1.12 | Bright red |
| Chambord | 1.13 | Dark red |
| Parfait Amour | 1.13 | Violet |
| Coffee Liqueur | 1.14 | Brown |
| Crème de Cacao – dark | 1.14 | Brown |
| Crème de Cacao – white | 1.14 | Clear |
| Kahlua | 1.16 | Dark brown |
| Crème de Almond | 1.16 | Amber |
| Crème de Noyaux | 1.16 | Bright red |
| Anisette | 1.17 | Clear |
| Crème de cassis | 1.18 | Dark purple |
| Grenadine | 1.18 | Bright red |