Alabama Slammer
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Alabama Slammer
Description
The Alabama Slammer blends equal parts Southern Comfort, sloe gin, and amaretto with freshly squeezed orange juice. The liqueurs bring character and a sugary depth, while fresh orange juice provides brightness and a slight tartness that cuts through the sweetness. Shaken with ice until chilled, the drink is strained over fresh ice to maintain a crisp and cold presentation.
This cocktail is best served in a tall highball glass garnished with an orange wedge and a cherry, enhancing its citrus and fruity notes. The inclusion of fresh juice and quality ingredients influence the balance and overall flavor significantly.
To highlight the taste, using fresh-squeezed orange juice is recommended to avoid excess sweetness found in store-bought versions. Opting for higher proof versions of Southern Comfort and sloe gin increases the cocktail’s strength and balances the sugary liqueurs well.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce southern comfort
- 1 ounce sloe gin
- 1 ounce amaretto
- 2 ounces orange juice
- orange garnish, wedge of orange
- Cherry garnish, wedge of orange
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker half way full with ice.
- Pour all ingredients in a shaker. Shake well.
- Strain into a highball glass with ice.
- Garnish with an orange wheel and a cherry, and serve with a straw.
Notes
- Use fresh-squeezed orange juice to balance the sweetness of the liqueurs with a bit of tartness.
- Choose higher proof Southern Comfort and sloe gin for a stronger flavor and better cocktail balance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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