Are water and ethanol miscible?

Very much so. Basically every alcohol beverage on earth is primarily water mixed with ethanol (in varying concentrations). If they weren't miscible, every alcohol drink would split into a layer of alcohol and layer of water. read more

Ethanol is a type of alcohol that is considered miscible or soluble in water. Â When mixed with water, ethanol will easily combine with the water molecules. Â Both water and ethanol contain so-called polar molecules that are able to form hydrogen bonds. Â These bonds are made with a mixture of the molecules from ethanol and water. Â Because of this property, ethanol is able to mix with water easily. read more

Ethanol is miscible in water because of the polar hydroxyl group on the ethanol, and the polar nature of water. Since they are both polar it is easy for ethanol to dissolve in water. read more

Ethanol is also the alcohol people can drink (with moderation) without harm. For a chemist there are other substances that are considered members of the alcohol family. Some are water miscible, but they are not safe to drink. read more