Alabama Slammer Cocktail
The Alabama Slammer Cocktail combines Southern Comfort, Amaretto, Sloe Gin, and orange juice for a sweet, tangy Southern classic that’s as colorful as it is refreshing. Perfect for backyard parties or laid-back nights.
The Alabama Slammer is a 1970s-born cocktail that captures the easygoing charm of the American South. Its bright red color and balanced sweetness make it both nostalgic and crowd-pleasing. The blend of Southern Comfort, Amaretto, and Sloe Gin creates a layered flavor—fruity, nutty, and slightly tart—rounded off beautifully with fresh orange juice.
What You’ll Need
- Southern Comfort – Whiskey-based liqueur with peach and spice notes that form the drink’s foundation.
- Amaretto – Adds a sweet almond depth.
- Sloe Gin – Contributes fruit and color.
- Orange Juice – Provides acidity and refreshment.
Glass: Highball | Garnish: Orange slice or cherry | Method: Shake and strain
Bittersweet Harmony
What makes the Alabama Slammer shine is its balance: enough citrus to cut through sweetness, yet still smooth and approachable. It’s a fun introduction to liqueur-heavy cocktails for anyone easing into mixology.
Variations & Tips
- Swap Sloe Gin for raspberry liqueur for a fruitier version.
- Add a splash of soda for a lighter, spritz-style drink.
- Works well batched—simply scale up and shake before serving.
Alabama Slammer Recipe
Type of Glass
Highball Glass
Ingredients
- 1 oz.
- 1/2 oz.
- 1/2 oz. Sloe Gin
- 1 1/2 oz.
Directions
- Add Southern Comfort®, Amaretto, Sloe Gin, and Orange Juice to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into an ice-filled highball glass.
- Garnish with an orange slice or cherry, and serve immediately.
A nostalgic, fruit-forward cocktail that never goes out of style—sweet, social, and unmistakably Southern.
