The Alabama Slammer has been around since the 70s, and there are a few minor variations on it. The most common version blends Southern Comfort with amaretto, sloe gin and orange juice.
It’s a delicious fruity cocktail. In this recipe, the amaretto’s cherry notes are emphasized. This is one of those drinks where you can’t easily identify different notes – it all blends wonderfully into one sweet, fruity flavor.
Alabama Slammers are perfect for drinking by the pool or serving at a barbecue. They’re great for hot afternoons, but they’re also terrific for unwinding at the end of a long work week. Some restaurants mix them up by the pitcher, which is also something you can do at home for a get-together.
Recipe
The Alabama Slammer is a classic cocktail recipe featuring Southern Comfort. It's also got amaretto, orange juice and sloe gin, so it's a sweet, fruity drink that's hard not to love.
3 minPrep Time
3 minTotal Time

Ingredients
- 1 ounce Southern Comfort
- 1 ounce amaretto
- 1 ounce sloe gin
- 2 ounces orange juice
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour in all the ingredients and shake well.
- Fill a highball glass with ice and strain the mixture into it.
- Garnish with a cherry and an orange wheel.
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