why does alcohol sink in mixed drinks?

LightFusion

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Dec 19, 2008

• #1

Is it just me or does it seem like the last few sips off of any mixed drink is more stiff (has more alcohol) (more of a kick) then the first half.

I ask this because alcohols have a lower density (should float in water) then water. Why then does it seem that it sits on the bottom of your drink??

 

stumps

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Dec 19, 2008

• #2

Means you don't drink fast enough.

 

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Bear*rack Olama

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Dec 19, 2008

• #3

you just said it should sink in water and then ask why it sinks in water...?

 

LightFusion

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Dec 19, 2008

• #4

LOL. well sorry, i am high.


what it now says and should have said was:


Alcohol has a lower density so it should float on water, like ice floats because ice has a lower density as well.

 

babyboi420

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Dec 19, 2008

• #5

make sure u stir it or drink it faster at the start

 

LightFusion

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Dec 19, 2008

• #6

lol. i know that would stop it from happening. but why does it defy scientific explanations.

 

stumps

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Dec 19, 2008

• #7

it will actuly float if you don't mix and are carefull putting it in.wait I guess that was all booze no mix sorry.

 

hom36rown

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Dec 19, 2008

• #8

its all in your head.

 

Hockeyman

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Dec 19, 2008

• #9

Try drinking with a straw... Then you're drink should taste relatively the same from start to finish provided it was well stirred to start.