<p>The most layers I have seen (and drunk) is the Pousse Cafe No. 1 - with 6 layers.</p>

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<p>It has equal measures of 6 liqueurs and spirits:</p>

<ul>
<li>Grenadine</li>
<li>Maraschino</li>
<li>Creme De Menthe</li>
<li>Creme De Violette</li>
<li>Yellow Chartreuse</li>
<li>Brandy</li>
</ul>

<p>Pouring uses the usual layer process - pour down the back of a spoon...very gently, so you don't mix with the previous layer.</p>

<p>Pic from <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/the-pousse-cafe-no-1-51167400" rel="nofollow noreferrer">epicurious.com</a></p>

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A friend of mine mentioned a 7 layer one, but I can't find any reference to it online
Rory Alsop
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How would you recommend  drinking this?
Ken Graham
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Well, although there are some 3 layer drinks that are shooters, to me the art of a layered drink means it should be appreciated. Sip it.
Rory Alsop
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@RoryAlsop - you may be looking for my answer below
warren
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Rory Alsop
<p>Does this count?</p>

<blockquote>
  <p><strong>12-Layer Pousse Café</strong></p>
  
  <ul>
  <li><p>grenadine</p></li>
  <li><p>creme de cassis</p></li>
  <li><p>green creme de menthe</p></li>
  <li><p>maraschino liqueur</p></li>
  <li><p>elderflower liqueur</p></li>
  <li><p>orange curacao</p></li>
  <li><p>benedictine</p></li>
  <li><p>yellow chartreuse</p></li>
  <li><p>green chartreuse</p></li>
  <li><p>fernet branca</p></li>
  <li><p>cognac</p></li>
  <li><p>over-proof rum</p></li>
  </ul>
  
  <p><a href="https://theboolion.wordpress.com/2012/09/16/mxmo-pousse-cafe/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">MxMo: Pousse Café</a></p>
</blockquote>

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<p>Here is a <a href="https://craftybartending.com/cocktail-recipes/pousse-cafe/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">seven-layered Pousse Café</a>:</p>

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<blockquote>
  <p>INGREDIENTS:</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>1/4 shot grenadine</li>
  <li>1/4 shot dark crème de cacao</li>
  <li>1/4 shot maraschino liqueur</li>
  <li>1/4 shot orange curaçao</li>
  <li>1/4 shot green crème de menthe</li>
  <li>1/4 shot parfait amour</li>
  <li>1/2 shot cognac</li>
  </ul>
</blockquote>

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Ken Graham
<p>Could anyone tell me what is the name of the cocktail with largest number of layers in a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Layered_drink" rel="noreferrer">layered drink</a> and in which order the various liqueurs are poured into it?</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>A layered (or "stacked") drink, sometimes called a pousse-café, is a kind of cocktail in which the slightly different densities of various liqueurs are used to create an array of colored layers, typically two to seven. - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Layered_drink" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia.</a></p>
</blockquote>

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I've seen up to 7 layers of rum in a zombie - alternating lights and darks.
warren
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What is the name of the cocktail with the greatest number of layers in a layered drink and which order are the various liqueurs poured?
Ken Graham
# What is the name of the cocktail with the greatest number of layers in a layered drink and which order are the various liqueurs poured?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-06-04)

Could anyone tell me what is the name of the cocktail with largest number of layers in a [layered drink](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Layered_drink) and in which order the various liqueurs are poured into it?

> A layered (or "stacked") drink, sometimes called a pousse-café, is a kind of cocktail in which the slightly different densities of various liqueurs are used to create an array of colored layers, typically two to seven. - [Wikipedia.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Layered_drink)

**Tags:** cocktails, layered-drinks

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I've seen up to 7 layers of rum in a zombie - alternating lights and darks.  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2016-06-05. Score: 3 | Accepted answer

The most layers I have seen (and drunk) is the Pousse Cafe No. 1 - with 6 layers.

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/LT44a.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/LT44a.jpg)

It has equal measures of 6 liqueurs and spirits:

* Grenadine
* Maraschino
* Creme De Menthe
* Creme De Violette
* Yellow Chartreuse
* Brandy

Pouring uses the usual layer process - pour down the back of a spoon...very gently, so you don't mix with the previous layer.

Pic from [epicurious.com](http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/the-pousse-cafe-no-1-51167400)

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: A friend of mine mentioned a 7 layer one, but I can't find any reference to it online  
> **username_0**: How would you recommend  drinking this?  
> **username_2**: Well, although there are some 3 layer drinks that are shooters, to me the art of a layered drink means it should be appreciated. Sip it.  
> **username_1**: @username_2 - you may be looking for my answer below  

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### Answer by username_0 on 2019-06-27. Score: 3

Does this count?

> **12-Layer Pousse Café**
>
> * grenadine
> * creme de cassis
> * green creme de menthe
> * maraschino liqueur
> * elderflower liqueur
> * orange curacao
> * benedictine
> * yellow chartreuse
> * green chartreuse
> * fernet branca
> * cognac
> * over-proof rum
>
> [MxMo: Pousse Café](https://theboolion.wordpress.com/2012/09/16/mxmo-pousse-cafe/)

[![](https://i.sstatic.net/fUtK6.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/fUtK6.jpg)

Here is a [seven-layered Pousse Café](https://craftybartending.com/cocktail-recipes/pousse-cafe/):

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/CWJF9.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/CWJF9.jpg)

> INGREDIENTS:
>
> * 1/4 shot grenadine
> * 1/4 shot dark crème de cacao
> * 1/4 shot maraschino liqueur
> * 1/4 shot orange curaçao
> * 1/4 shot green crème de menthe
> * 1/4 shot parfait amour
> * 1/2 shot cognac


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