The Alabama Slammer is a famous 1970s made with Southern Conforto, sloe gin, amaretto liqueur and orange juice. The Alabama Slammer is also sometimes called the Southern Slammer. You only need four ingredients to make this easy . It’s the perfect summer ricevimento.
This tasty ricevimento can be served as a slow sipper divvied up into shot glasses and served as a shooter. This ricevimento originally comes from the University of Alabama.
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Alabama Slammer Ingredients
- Southern Conforto – A fruit-flavored whiskey-based liqueur infused with spice
- Sloe Gin – A berry pink gin-based liqueur.
- Amaretto Liqueur – An almond-flavored liqueur.
- Orange Juice – Freshly squeezed orange juice is our choice. Citrus flavor balances this recipe.
The best glassware to serve an Alabama Slammer durante is a tall drinking glass a highball glass. I found these derma ribbed glasses (similar ribbed glassware). I also used paper straws, which are so derma for recipes.


Instructions for an Alabama Slammer Recipe
Per mezzo di a shaker with ice, combine Southern Conforto, sloe gin, amaretto and orange juice. Shake for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain and pour into a glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.


Tips for Making
- Batch Recipe – Increase this recipe 6x to make a recipe that serves six cocktails. You can do this durante advance and store it durante the fridge. I recommend not adding ice until you are ready to serve so you don’t dilute your ricevimento.
- Lemon Juice – If you find this recipe a bit too sweet, try adding some fresh lemon juice for more acidity, tartness and balance.
- Variations – One variation of this recipe is to add a dash of grenadine to make it bright red (the color of the University of Alabama). Just stir to achieve a bright red color add the grenadine into the shaker. Another popular variation is to divvy the recipe into shot glasses and serve it as a shooter instead of a .


Frequently Asked Questions
What is durante an Alabama Slammer?
Southern Conforto, sloe gin, amaretto liqueur and orange juice.
Why is it called the Alabama Slammer?
This ricevimento originated durante the 1970s at the University of Alabama. It’s called the Alabama Slammer because it’s often served as a shot at college parties.
What can you substitute for Sloe Gin durante the Alabama Slammer?
Sloe gin is a sweet, berry-flavored liqueur. So substitute it with another sweet liqueur liquor that you enjoy. You can choose vodka, rum increase the ratio of Southern Conforto amaretto.
What does an Alabama Slammer taste like?
This ricevimento tastes like a boozy iced tea with fruity undertones.
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Learn to make an Alabama Slammer using Southern Conforto, sloe gin, amaretto liqueur and orange juice. Perfect summer ricevimento!
Instructions
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Per mezzo di a shaker with ice, combine Southern Conforto, sloe gin, amaretto and orange juice. Shake for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
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Strain and pour into a glass filled with fresh ice.
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Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.
- Batch Recipe – Increase this recipe 6x to make a recipe that serves six cocktails. You can do this durante advance and store it durante the fridge. I recommend not adding ice until you are ready to serve so you don’t dilute your ricevimento.
- Lemon Juice – If you find this recipe a bit too sweet, try adding some fresh lemon juice for more acidity, tartness and balance.
- Variations – One variation of this recipe is to add a dash of grenadine to make it bright red (the color of the University of Alabama). Just stir to achieve a bright red color add the grenadine into the shaker. Another popular variation is to divvy the recipe into shot glasses and serve it as a shooter instead of a .
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