Alabama Slammer Shot

This four-ingredient Alabama Slammer shot is fruity and so fun for parties! Add this to your menu for a festive and delicious treat to share.

About this Alabama Slammer Shot recipe

If you’re a fan of the Alabama Slammer cocktail, then you’re going to love this shot recipe. It has an unforgettable fruity flavor and is wonderfully reminiscent of the classic cocktail.

Some parties call for shots, but we can do better than just tequila! Instead of doing something “plain and boring” you can create this crafted shot instead! This recipe for Alabama Slammer shots has the best citrusy flavor and is always a crowd pleaser.

I’m partial to a fruity cocktail most of the time, like a frozen mango daiquiri, but sometimes shots can be really fun. This whiskey-based shot mixes the nutty flavor of amaretto and fruity flavor of fresh orange juice for a deliciously tasty combo!

Grab the simple ingredients you need for this Alabama Slammer shot and let’s get started. Whether you’ve got a game day party to prep for or just a fun Friday night underway, this easy shot recipe is perfect!

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Why you’ll love this recipe

What’s not to love about my favorite Alabama slammer shot recipe?

• You only need four ingredients to make this shot! That’s even less ingredients than most easy cocktails.
• The fun orange color of the drink makes this perfect for parties. Not only does it taste delicious, but it looks delicious!
• These shots are really easy to make, even if you’re not an experienced bartender.

Tools & glassware 

You really only need a few basic bar tools to make this recipe. Make sure you’ve got a standard cocktail shaker ^* and a jigger to measure each ingredient. You’ll also need a shot glass to strain the mixture into and drink from! But that’s really all that you need.

If you plan to make your own fresh orange juice, make sure you have a citrus juicer ^* as well and maybe a fine-mesh strainer ^* to remove the pulp.

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Ingredients

Make sure that you have these ingredients on hand to make an Alabama slammer shot:

• Southern Comfort whiskey: Southern Comfort is a brand of whiskey that has a lightly sweet flavor and a hint of spice. You could use cinnamon whiskey or plain whiskey instead if you don’t have SoCo on hand.
• Amaretto: Amaretto is an almond-flavored liqueur that is a bit sweet and a little bitter. Its almond flavor is derived from apricot kernels, bitter almonds, peach stones or almonds. Disaronno is probably the most popular brand out there, but Amaretto Di Amore is another well-known brand.
• Sloe gin: This type of gin is infused with sloe berries, which come from the blackthorn tree. Purplish red in color, it adds a fruity vibe to the base of herbal gin. It’s. akey ingredient in a sloe gin fizz.
• Orange juice: For the best flavor, use fresh squeezed orange juice. You can also grab bottled orange juice, just make sure that it is 100% juice and free of pulp (not as nice in a shot, IMO).

Instructions

Making the Alabama Slammer is super simple! Here’s what to do:

Add whiskey, amaretto, sloe gin and orange juice to a cocktail shaker ^* filled with ice.

Shake well until combined and the shaker is chilled. Strain the mixture into chilled shot glasses ^*. Enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

Make these shots extra perfect by following these few simple tips and tricks:

• Making fresh orange juice really does make a world of difference! If you have time to juice oranges, then I definitely recommend it.
• Want to make these shots in advance? Then make the mixture in bulk and store in a pitcher or jar in the fridge until needed.
• To keep these shots cold, serve in chilled shot glasses ^*. It really helps keep that fruit flavor extra tasty!

Food Pairings

These yummy shots are perfect for game day — so that means they pair wonderfully with all of your favorite game day foods! Whether it’s totchos or air fryer mozzarella sticks, this pairs wonderfully.

I love to serve air fryer chicken wings, fried pickles, and pizza pinwheels for game day too. An easy app, like fruit dip and fresh fruit would pair well with these citrusy shots too! You’re gonna love it!

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