The Alabama Slammer is a popular cocktail from the 1970s, made with Southern Comfort, Sloe Gin, Amaretto Liqueur, and Orange Juice. The Alabama Slammer is sometimes called the Southern Slammer. This simple cocktail only requires four ingredients. It’s the perfect summer drink.
This delicious drink can be served as a slow-sipping cocktail or divided into shot glasses and served as a shooter. This drink originally originated at the University of Alabama.
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Alabama Slammer Materials
- Comfort of living – A fruit-flavored whiskey-based liqueur with added spices
- Slow Gin – A berry pink gin-based liqueur.
- Amaretto liqueur – Almond-flavored liqueur.
- Orange juice – Freshly squeezed orange juice is our top choice. The citrus flavor balances out this recipe.
The best glass to serve the Alabama Slammer in is a tall glass or highball glass. I found this cute rib glass (Similar lip glass products) I also used paper strawSo many cute things to add to cocktail recipes.
Instructions for the Alabama Slammer Recipe
Combine Southern Comfort, sloe gin, amaretto, and orange juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
After straining, pour into a glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherries. Serve immediately.
Tips for making
- Batch Recipe – Make this recipe by multiplying it by 6 to make a pitcher recipe that serves 6 cocktails. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. We recommend not adding ice until you are ready to serve to avoid diluting the drink.
- Lemon juice – If you find this recipe too sweet, try adding some fresh lemon juice for more acidity, tartness and balance.
- transform – One variation of this recipe is to add a little grenadine to make it bright red (the color of the University of Alabama). Stir to get a bright red color, or add the grenadine to a cocktail shaker. Another popular variation is to divide the recipe into shot glasses and serve it as a shooter instead of a cocktail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s in the Alabama Slammer?
Comfort, sloe gin, amaretto liqueur, orange juice.
Why is it called the Alabama Slammer?
This drink was first created at the University of Alabama in the 1970s. It is called the Alabama Slammer because it was often served at college parties.
What can you substitute for sloe gin in an Alabama slammer?
Sloe Gin is a sweet berry-flavored liqueur, so substitute your favorite sweet liqueur or spirit. You can choose vodka, rum, or increase the proportion of Southern Comfort or Amaretto.
What does an Alabama Slammer taste like?
This drink tastes like iced tea with fruity flavors.
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Learn how to make an Alabama Slammer using Southern Comfort, sloe gin, amaretto liqueur, and orange juice. The perfect summer drink!
guideline
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Combine Southern Comfort, sloe gin, amaretto, and orange juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
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After straining, pour into a glass filled with fresh ice.
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Garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherries. Serve immediately.
note
- Batch Recipe – Make this recipe by multiplying it by 6 to make a pitcher recipe that serves 6 cocktails. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. We recommend not adding ice until you are ready to serve to avoid diluting the drink.
- Lemon juice – If you find this recipe too sweet, try adding some fresh lemon juice for more acidity, tartness and balance.
- transform – One variation of this recipe is to add a little grenadine to make it bright red (the color of the University of Alabama). Stir to get a bright red color, or add the grenadine to a cocktail shaker. Another popular variation is to divide the recipe into shot glasses and serve it as a shooter instead of a cocktail.
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* Percent Daily Intake is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
NOTE: Nutrition is automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. We recommend using your own nutrition calculations, if applicable.
