The Alabama Slammer has a short history, though both this highball and the shooter of the same name were hits at the bar from the 1970s through the '80s. They were popular among the college crowds of the time, particularly at the University of Alabama where the drinks supposedly originated.

Which came first, the shot or the tall drink? It's hard to tell, but the shot may very well have been first. Either way, the Alabama Slammer does have a strong correlation with Alabama's Crimson Tide football team.

The ingredients are the same in both Alabama Slammers, though in this mixed drink there is substantially more orange juice. The Southern Comfort (popularly just called SoCo) adds an apricot-peachy flavor that mixes well with the amaretto and sloe gin.

Admittedly, the Alabama Slammer is not as popular today as it was a few decades ago. It was created during a time when bartenders were mixing up some very strong, very sweet drinks. Even the SoCo and sloe gin used here are not used as much today as they once were. It is a good throwback drink and fun to share with friends.