Classic: Alabama Slammer

Name: Classic: Alabama Slammer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ounces fresh orange juice; 1 ounce Southern Comfort, whiskey, or bourbon; 1 ounce Southern Comfort, whiskey, or bourbon; 1 ounce Southern Comfort, whiskey, or bourbon; 1 ounce sloe gin; ¾ ounce amaretto or other almond liqueur; ¾ ounce amaretto or other almond liqueur; 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish; 1 orange slice, for garnish

Preparation info

Makes
1
Drink

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Spirits of '76

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

About

The Alabama slammer, a bold, fruity Southern classic, is said to have originated at the University of Alabama in the 1970s. With whiskey, sloe gin, and amaretto, this cocktail embodies the state’s love for rich flavors and spirited traditions.

Ingredients

2 ounces fresh orange juice
1 ounce Southern Comfort, whiskey, or bourbon

Americas
United States
Alabama
Drinks
Vegan

Method

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the orange juice, whiskey, sloe gin, and amaretto. Cover and shake vigorously until chilled. Fill a collins glass half full of ice. Strain into the glass and serve, garnished with the cherry and orange slice.