It’s time to wow your guests! These layered cocktails will add pizzazz and panache to your drink menu!
Get on board with these eye-catching and charming layered cocktails that taste as good as they look.
I’ve listed 21 impressive layered cocktails that will win your guests’ hearts!
A little practice makes perfect!
These layered cocktail recipes will surely level up your cocktail skills and, at the same time, get everyone in the party mood.
We have the classic Tequila Sunrise and Malibu Sunset on the list, but I also listed some unique cocktails you should try.
You can serve #6 Quarantiki Cocktail if you feel bored inside the house.
And if you love spiderman, then you will love the #15 Layered Spiderman Cocktail!
But if you want something magical, #17 is the one to try on.
I know you’re now curious to get into the list, so I will not prolong the agony!
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The red, white, and blue rum cocktail resembles the colors of the US flag.
It’s an ideal summer cocktail, too, because it’s frozen and refreshing.
Strawberry, lime, and blue coconut layer combined with rum make all the colors stunning and pleasing to the eye.
Ideal for different parties and celebrations you will host!
By the name itself, you will get an idea of the colors this cool cocktail has!
It’s a rum-based cocktail with a red, yellow, and green layer of color similar to the Rastafari flag.
It’s not complicated to make as long as you follow the correct order of each alcohol.
Grenadine syrup at the bottom, rum, pineapple at the second, and pineapple rum and blue curacao on top make this drink.
Mixing it all, you will get the colors of this Bob Marley cocktail.
This cocktail is similar to B-52, but this one is less sweet and has a more fruity flavor.
Cherry and orange liqueurs topped with cream to add flavor and richness are the main ingredients of this drink.
Since the colors are mainly red and white, it is usually served during dates to set the night’s mood.
This is not so complicated to make, you can create one of these for your loved one and share the love!
This layered cocktail only requires two ingredients to get its strong-looking appearance.
It mixes stout and pale ale for this drink, but since stout is less dense than the ale, it moves up to give it a nice two-toned appearance.
If you’re in Ireland, you can call it “half and half” if you order this at a bar.
It also has political overtones as the colors signify the Irish soldiers way back in the 1920s, which are black and khaki.
If you plan to make something for a huge holiday crowd, you must give this one a shot!
You’ll get a fruity drink with a spike of vodka, lemonade, frozen mango, strawberries, and ice combined.
Garnish with lemon or strawberry slices to make this more enticing.
Tip: Double the recipe if you’re serving a crowd because just by looking at it, you know your guests will not get enough!
You can still get the Tiki vibe at home by making this tiki-inspired cocktail just for you!
Blue curacao, dark rum, coconut rum, pineapple juice, and orange bitters are the ingredients to fuse to make this delicious and fruity drink.
It’s ideal for serving guests during summer get-togethers and pool parties!
It’s your go-to cocktail on St. Patrick’s day.
It has Irish cream as its base, with a bit of coffee on the second layer and whisky to get the green color on the top.
It’s fun layering this drink but will surely bring you a delicious taste once combined.
Another layered drink representing Ireland!
This tasty shot has Crème de Menthe, Irish Cream, and Grand Marnier layered to perfection to display the colors of the Irish flag.
But you don’t need to be Irish to have a taste of this superb shot as you can do it at home, too!
Have you tried mixing beer and champagne in one drink?
It’s the perfect time to make one of these combinations to experience this surprisingly fantastic drink.
It brings the vintage cocktail flavors from these two ingredients making it a delicious option for your gatherings.
You can look forward to it on a game day instead of the typical beer or champagne because you can have them both in one!
This cocktail is not just pretty looking; it is guaranteed to be delicious, too!
It has coconut rum that blends well with sweet grenadine and pineapple.
You don’t need to be an expert to do this in your kitchen and experience its sweet and refreshing taste with your friends!
It has a cheeky name, but it surely will not disappoint you!
The perfect blend of baileys, grenadine, and sambuca gives life to this drink.
It’s usually served during bachelorette parties or similar types of events.
12. B-52
When you say layered shot, B-52 is one of the famous ones!
The history may not be clear, but they say this drink originated in Alberta, Canada.
All you need is a coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and Grand Marnier, but these drinks don’t require shaking, so you can see the separation of each alcohol.
You may also use Cointreau instead of Grand Marnier, which brings a citrusy taste and aroma to this drink.
There’s no better way to celebrate significant holidays than making this effortless cocktail mix!
To make this patriotic-inspired drink, you need vodka, grenadine, lemonade, and blue curacao blended with ice.
But nothing to worry about, you can always have a taste of this drink any time of the year because you know you can’t resist having one!
Want to dazzle your guests with a lovely cocktail?
Try checking this recipe, as you can make batches of it in no time.
It’s a vodka-based cocktail with coconut rum, pineapple, and grenadine that brings out a glass’s fruity and summer feels flavors.
This 4-ingredient concoction will please your guests once they taste it!
It’s a drink named after your friendly neighborhood!
Have grenadine at the bottom, vodka at the middle, and blue curacao; blend with ice, and you’ll have a glass of this easy-peasy drink.
It’s an ultimate drink to match a spidey movie marathon!
16. Tequila Sunrise
Tequila sunrise is a crowd favorite!
Aside from it’s not too hard to make, it is beautiful to look at and delicious to taste!
This 3-ingredient cocktail is composed of tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, so you know it’s fruity with a kick!
You might have heard of this cocktail just now, but I promise this will be the winner at your party!
The ingredients are not difficult to find, so there’s no way you can’t try this on one of your shindigs.
It’s a dreamy drink that brings those kiddie fantasies into life!
Reinvent your root beer to the next level!
It’s a blend of rum, vodka, root beer, Reddi Whip, and vanilla syrup to make this creamy and flavorful drink.
It’s a drink ideal for bbq parties or even cold nights, meaning you can have this delicious drink any time of the year!
I can’t imagine having all the rainbow colors on a delectable drink!
It’s because of the combination of grenadine, ice, pineapple juice, coconut rum, water, and blue curacao.
You find a treasure once you get a chance to taste it!
Another drink you can try on the 4th of July!
To achieve this fantastic drink, you need frozen strawberries, tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, and ice.
It’s a great way to celebrate when you have a glass of this nice-looking drink!
21. Vertigo Cocktail
This drink will not give you a headache but satisfy your tastebuds!
You can create this tasty drink on your glass with ginger ale, amaro, lemon juice, and ice fuse.
Ideal after-meal drink to share with your loved ones!
The bottom line
Adding something new and unique cocktails to your parties is now easy!
Just trying out these recipes will surely please anyone who will taste any of these drinks.
I hope you find this list fun and entertaining!
And don’t forget to share your experience and your guests once you add this to your next shindig!
Top 21 BEST Layered Cocktails 🍹
Here’s 21 easy, impressive layered cocktails that will win your guests' hearts!
Ingredients
- Firecracker Daiquiri
- Bob Marley Cocktail
- Love Bite Cocktails
- Black & Tan Cocktail
- Layered Lemonade Spiked Ombre Slushie
- Quarantiki Cocktail
- Irish Coffee Cocktail
- Irish Flag Layered Shooter
- Black Velvet Cocktail
- Malibu Sunset Cocktail
- Slippery Nipple Cocktail
- B-52
- Red, White, & Blue Layered Cocktail
- Bikini Martini Cocktail
- Layered Spiderman Cocktail
- Tequila Sunrise
- Loco Unicorn Cocktail
- Layered Root Beer Float Cocktail
- Rainbow Paradise Cocktail
- Red, White, & Blueberry Margaritas
- Vertigo Cocktail
Instructions
- Find your favorite recipe from our Layered Cocktails list.
- Gather all the ingredients needed.
- Start mixing and make us proud!