Southern Comfort Cocktails
8 drinks with this bottle, from the easy ones up.
What goes with Southern Comfort?
Lime. SoCo and lime is the classic, because sharp citrus cuts the fruit sugar. Cranberry and lime make a Scarlett O'Hara, and amaretto, sloe gin and orange juice make an Alabama Slammer. Ginger ale or cola will do for a quick long drink.
What does it taste like?
Sweet peach, orange and vanilla with warm spice and a light whiskey finish. It's softer and sweeter than real whiskey.
Which bottle should I buy?
Southern Comfort is a one-brand bottle, and the standard is 35%. The US also has a 100 proof version, so check the label.
Goes well with
An American liqueur created in New Orleans in 1874, with fruit and spice flavors on a whiskey base. It's usually 35% ABV in the US, and lower in some markets. Bourbon with a small splash of peach liqueur and a little honey gets you close.
Questions
Is Southern Comfort whiskey?
Not exactly. It's a liqueur with a whiskey base and added fruit and spice. For years it used neutral spirit, and whiskey came back into the recipe around 2017.
What do you mix Southern Comfort with?
Lime first, then cranberry juice, ginger ale or cola. The sharper the mixer, the better it handles the sweetness.
How strong is Southern Comfort?
Usually 35% ABV in the US. It's lower in some markets, such as 30% in Australia, and the US also has stronger bottlings.
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