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Alabama Slammer cocktail in a highball, garnished with orange slice and a cherry

Alabama Slammer recipe

ShakenHighballCubed ice11% ABV170 kcal

The Alabama Slammer is a shaken cocktail, made with southern Comfort, amaretto, sloe gin and more, served in a highball over ice.

Strength: about 11% ABV in the glass, roughly 14 g of alcohol and about 170 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Alabama Slammer ingredients

Southern Comfort20 ml (¾ oz)
Amaretto20 ml (¾ oz)
Sloe gin20 ml (¾ oz)
Orange juice60 ml (2 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make an Alabama Slammer

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain over fresh ice in a highball.
  4. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.
Glass
Highball
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Orange slice and a cherry
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Alabama Slammer: quick answers

How strong is a Alabama Slammer?
About 11% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 14 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Alabama Slammer?
About 170 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Alabama Slammer served in?
A highball, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Alabama Slammer have?
4 in total: southern Comfort, amaretto, sloe gin and orange juice.

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