Cocktails

Alabama Slammer

Alabama Slammer is a cocktail made with Southern Comfort, Amaretto, Sloe Gin, and Lemon Juice. The listed recipe is built and served in a Highball Glass.

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Cocktailalcoholic28.3% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

232 kcalCalories

28.3%ABV

22.2gSugar

28.2gCarbs

1.19Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 ozSouthern ComfortUnknown
1 ozAmarettoUnknown
1/2 ozSloe ginUnknown
1 dashLemon juiceUnknown

How to Make It

Pour all ingredients (except for lemon juice) over ice in a Highball glass.Pour
Stir, add a dash of lemon juice, and serve.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Citrus Almond

Supporting notes

Botanical Herbal Juniper Nutty Peach

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV

What do these dimensions mean?

Food pairings

Seafood Ceviche Salads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Amaretto1 oz

Amaretto Di SaronnoGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Amaretto di Saronno can replace generic amaretto in most drink recipes.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon Juice1 dash

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes: Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated July 24, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make an Alabama Slammer at home?: Yes. The Alabama Slammer uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.