Alabama Slammer Cocktail

This ruby-red Alabama slammer cocktail is a refreshingly delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with sloe gin, Southern Comfort, Amaretto, and OJ, this vibrant cocktail is the ultimate way to cool down on a hot day.

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If you like a sweet fruity, beautiful and tasty cocktail, this slammer is something you should try! It was a very popular drink back in the 1970s and I’d love to see it come back in style.

I was talking to my sister this weekend and told her that I made this cocktail for the blog. She relayed to me that once when she was visiting one of our other sisters, they made a pitcher of the Alabama slammer.

She had a funny look on her face when she told me. Therefore, that led me to wonder whether they may have, I say may have, imbibed too much of this cocktail.

I would not be surprised because it is easy to do. It’s sweet and you can easily forget how much booze is in it.

Fun fact about Southern Comfort

Did you know that Southern Comfort is not a whiskey? It has whiskey in it but is classified as a liqueur. I didn’t know that until a few years ago.

Helpful tips

• You can make this cocktail in a shaker or build in the glass. I have done it both ways. I prefer the shaker.
• I’m using a Collin’s glass and a double old fashioned glass. But you can also use a highball glass.
• There are different brands of sloe gin. This is what I had on hand but a great brand is Plymouth sloe gin.
• There are three different versions of Southern Comfort – original, black, and 100 – you can use any one of them, but I prefer the original.
• I am using the Disaronno brand of Amaretto but you can use any brand you prefer.
• Depending on the size of your glassware, you may have to adjust the ice to fill up the glass.
• I love a good maraschino cherry. I always wash the cherries before using them as garnish because I don’t want the sweetened syrup to mar the taste of the cocktail I’m making.
• Want a more fruity flavor? Add more orange juice. This will also dilute the cocktail if you don’t want a strong drink.

How to make this cocktail

Pre-step

Get a cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Also get a measuring glass and glassware like a Collins glass.

After measuring out the ingredients, add to the shaker.

For the garnish, get two martini picks, wash 4 maraschino cherries to remove the syrup, and place 2 on each martini pick.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – Southern Comfort, Amaretto liqueur, sloe gin, and orange juice.

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Step two

Measure 2 ounces of Southern Comfort. (A)

Step three

Measure 2 ounces of Amaretto. (B)

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Step four

Measure 2 ounces of sloe gin. (C)

Step five

Measure 6 ounces of orange juice. (D)

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Step six

Add fresh ice to the glasses.

Step seven

Cap the cocktail shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Divide, strain, and pour the liquid between the two glasses. Add a martini pick to each cocktail.

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It’s a gorgeous color don’t you think? It’s a fun and delicious fruity drink.

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And the vertical shot of the Alabama slammer.

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I hope you enjoyed this Alabama slammer cocktail recipe. It’s sweet and it packs a punch.

Other Amaretto cocktails

• Jelly fish shot
• Almond joy
• Mai tai
• Amaretto stone sour

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

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Alabama Slammer Cocktail

This sweet cocktail is super delicious and really festive and pretty!

5 from 10 votes

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: Cocktails

Keyword: alabama slammer, Alabama slammer cocktail, sloe gin cocktail

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 Cocktails

Calories: 275kcal

Author: Elaine Benoit

Ingredients

• 2 ounces southern comfort
• 2 ounces Amaretto
• 2 ounces sloe gin
• 6 ounces orange juice

Garnish

• 4 maraschino cherries

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Instructions

Make it!

• Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Get a measuring glass and glassware.
• Add southern comfort, Amaretto, sloe gin and orange juice
  2 ounces southern comfort, 2 ounces Amaretto, 2 ounces sloe gin, 6 ounces orange juice
• Spear 2 cherries on each martini pick.
  4 maraschino cherries
• Sip
• Smile
• Enjoy

Equipment

measuring glass

martini picks

collins glass

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Notes

Helpful Tips

• You can make this cocktail in a shaker or build in the glass. I have done it both ways. I prefer the shaker.
• I’m using a Collin’s glass and a double old fashioned glass. But you can also use a highball glass.
• There are different brands of sloe gin. This is what I had on hand but a great brand is Plymouth sloe gin.
• There are three different versions of Southern Comfort – original, black, and 100 – you can use any one of them, but I prefer the original.
• I am using the Disaronno brand of Amaretto but you can use any brand you prefer.
• Depending on the size of your glassware, you may have to adjust the ice to fill up the glass.
• I love a good maraschino cherry. I always wash the cherries before using them as garnish because I don’t want the sweetened syrup to mar the taste of the cocktail I’m making.
• Want a more fruity flavor? Add more orange juice. This will also dilute the cocktail if you don’t want a strong drink.
• Adjust the orange juice to the size of your glass.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 170mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 42.5mg

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From lighting up stages with her BA in theater to crafting delightful dishes and cocktails, Elaine Benoit's journey is a testament to passion's transformative power. As the CEO of Dishes Delish, she offers a blend of healthy, comforting recipes and exquisitely crafted cocktails. Beyond the kitchen, Elaine voiced her culinary adventures on her podcast, "Dishing," and co-owns Food Blogger Help, extending her expertise to guide budding food bloggers to success. Whether it's for a heartwarming dish or insights into food blogging, Elaine's diverse experiences make her a beacon in the culinary digital landscape.

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