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Paralyzer in a highball, drawn with its ingredient layers

Paralyzer recipe

BuiltHighballCubed ice9% ABV220 kcal

The Paralyzer is a built vodka cocktail from Canada, made with vodka, coffee liqueur, cola and more, served in a highball over ice. It is creamy and coffee-rich.

Strength: about 8.9% ABV in the glass, roughly 14 g of alcohol and about 220 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

A White Russian topped with cola, a long-time favourite in Canadian bars.

Paralyzer ingredients

Vodka30 ml (1 oz)
Coffee liqueur30 ml (1 oz)
Cola60 ml (2 oz)
Milk60 ml (2 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Paralyzer

  1. Fill a highball with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
Glass
Highball
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
None
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Paralyzer: quick answers

How strong is a Paralyzer?
About 8.9% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 14 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Paralyzer?
About 220 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Paralyzer served in?
A highball, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Paralyzer have?
4 in total: vodka, coffee liqueur, cola and milk.

Cocktail calorie chart: compare all 1,503 drinks

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