Alabama Slammer
The Quirky Foodster Team
Highball
Glass
Orange slice
Garnish
Ingredients
- Amaretto — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Southern Comfort — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Sloe gin — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Fresh orange juice, to top — 30 ml (1 oz)
Method
- Add the amaretto, Southern Comfort and sloe gin to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain over fresh ice in a highball glass.
- Top with orange juice and garnish.
Description: A layered, fruity Southern classic combining three sweet liqueurs with a splash of orange juice.
Cultural Background: Popular from the 1970s onward, closely associated with University of Alabama football tailgating and Southern college bar culture.
Tips: Equal parts of the three liqueurs makes this drink easy to scale for a crowd.
Variations: Also served as a layered shot in some bars, rather than a full mixed drink.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over ice as a sweet, fruity party drink.
Nutrition: Approx. 220 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: What's sloe gin?
A: A gin-based liqueur flavored with sloe berries (a type of small, tart plum), giving it a deep red color and fruity sweetness.
- Amaretto — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Southern Comfort — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Sloe gin — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Fresh orange juice, to top — 30 ml (1 oz)
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