What glass is a B-52 served in?

A shot glass. The narrow shape makes layers stand out, and the heavy base can take being set down hard.

Is a B-52 shaken or stirred?

It is layered, one ingredient at a time, over the back of a bar spoon.

About 26% ABV after dilution, or roughly 0.7 US standard drinks (9 g of alcohol) per serve.

Roughly 136 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol and sugar.

Coffee liqueur, Irish cream and orange liqueur in three perfect layers.

It is usually credited to a bartender in Banff, Canada, in the late 1970s, named after the bomber or the band.

Created 1970s in Canada. Listed as an official cocktail by the International Bartenders Association.

Bartender's tip: Pour each layer very slowly over the back of a bar spoon.

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What glass is a B-52 served in?: A shot glass. The narrow shape makes layers stand out, and the heavy base can take being set down hard.
Is a B-52 shaken or stirred?: It is layered, one ingredient at a time, over the back of a bar spoon.
How strong is a B-52?: About 26% ABV after dilution, or roughly 0.7 US standard drinks (9 g of alcohol) per serve.
How many calories are in a B-52?: Roughly 136 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol and sugar.

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