Alabama Slammer
The Alabama Slammer is a very strong sour, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 28 out of 100
- Sweet
- 95 out of 100
- Fruity
- 83 out of 100
- Bitter
- 16 out of 100
- Boozy
- 85 out of 100
How to make an Alabama Slammer
To make an Alabama Slammer, build over ice in a highball glass: 1 oz Southern Comfort, 1 oz Amaretto, ½ oz Sloe gin and 1 dash lemon juice.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in Southern Comfort, amaretto, sloe gin and lemon juice.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Southern Comfort, amaretto and sloe gin only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Alabama Slammer questions
What does an Alabama Slammer taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 25% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Alabama Slammer?
About 25% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What's the difference between an Alabama Slammer and A True Amaretto Sour?
Both use Amaretto and lemon juice. The Alabama Slammer adds Southern Comfort and Sloe gin. The Alabama Slammer is built in the glass and served in a highball glass; A True Amaretto Sour is shaken and served in a rocks glass. The Alabama Slammer is the stronger of the two.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
Can I make Alabama Slammers in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 6 oz Southern Comfort, 6 oz Amaretto, 3 oz Sloe gin and ¼ oz lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve an Alabama Slammer in?
A highball glass.