Classic Cocktails & Drinks With A Funky Twist

Alabama Slammer Shot

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Posted: 04/08/23

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Fun and fruity, this crimson Alabama Slammer Shot is a quick shake and strain shot recipe that will make its way into your regular shot rotation. With just four ingredients and super simple steps, shot takers in every state will love this recipe.

Close up photo of Alabama Slammer Shots

Southern charm in a delicious shot, this Alabama Slammer shot recipe is a fruity and nutty shooter based on the classic Alabama Slammer cocktail. With different proportions of the same ingredients, you can shake these shots up for a fun twist at any party. Known for its crimson color, which is an ode to the University of Alabama, this delicious shot will quickly become one of your favorites to make and take.

Alabama Slammer

The Alabama Slammer recipe is simple to make at home and can be easily multiplied to make multiple cocktails.
two glasses of Alabama Slammer drink with ice, garnished with a orange slice, cherry, and a straw

Alabama Slammer Ingredients

Four bar staples combine in this quick and easy shot recipe. Fun and fruity, this is a shot recipe you will want to keep handy.

  • Amaretto: An Italian liqueur with a sweet, nutty flavor. The star of the classic Amaretto Sour. You can also make your own homemade amaretto which makes a great gift.
  • Sloe gin: A type of gin made from tart sloe berries, known for its presence in the popular Sloe Gin Fizz.
  • Southern Comfort: See more on this below.
  • Orange juice: The citrus star of this shooter, freshly squeezed is always preferred, but store-bought would work for this recipe.

Close up photo of person's hand pouring Alabama Slammer Shots recipe into shot glasses. Orange slice and cherries sit beside shot glass.

How to Make Alabama Slammer Shots

This is a simple shake-and-strain shot recipe, making it a quick and easy choice for a delicious shot. These two steps show just how easy this Alabama Slammer Shot is to make, but for the full recipe and measurements see the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

  • Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
  • Shake well and strain into shot glasses.

Photo of person's hand pouring shaker of Alabama Slammer Shot recipe into shot glass.

How to Serve

Enjoy these Alabama Slammer Shots right after you make them so that the shots are mixed well and chilled. You can garnish with an orange slice for an extra citrus touch.

What is Sothern Comfort

Southern Comfort is a liqueur made with whiskey, fruit, and spice flavors. It originated in New Orleans in 1874. This liqueur is delicious in our Scarlett O’Hara Cocktail.

Overhead photo of Alabama Slammer Shots. Cherries and orange slices beside shot glasses.

Other Shot Recipes

If you try this Alabama Slammer Shot recipe, leave a comment and let us know how you like it!

Close up photo of Alabama Slammer Shots. Orange slices and cherries sit beside shots.
5 from 1 vote

Alabama Slammer Shot

Serves: 1 shot
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 3 minutes
Total: 3 minutes
Fun and fruity, this crimson Alabama Slammer Shot is a quick shot recipe that will make its way into your regular shot rotation.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 ounce amaretto
  • 1/2 ounce sloe gin
  • 1/2 ounce Southern Comfort
  • 1/4 ounce orange juice

Instructions

  • Fill a shaker with ice and the amaretto, sloe gin, Southern Comfort, and orange juice.
  • Shake well.
  • Pour into a shot glass.
  • Drink and enjoy!
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
Close up photo of Alabama Slammer Shots. Orange slices and cherries sit beside shots.

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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