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Alabama Slammer Shot

A sweet, fruity Southern classic combining amaretto, Southern Comfort, sloe gin, and orange juice.

whiskeyEasy~22% ABV
MethodShakeGlassShot GlassIcenoneGarnishnone
⚠ Contains: tree nuts
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ½ ozamaretto
  • ½ ozsouthern comfort
  • ½ ozsloe gin
  • ½ ozorange juice
Instructions
  1. 1Add amaretto, Southern Comfort, sloe gin, and orange juice to a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a shot glass.
  4. 4Serve immediately.
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History & Origin

The Alabama Slammer emerged in the 1970s and became one of the most popular bar shots of the 1980s. The combination of Southern Comfort, amaretto, and sloe gin creates a sweet, fruity shot that goes down dangerously easy. It gained widespread fame after being featured in the 1988 film Cocktail starring Tom Cruise.

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