1 oz sloe gin
1 oz southern comfort
3 oz orange juice -- (or to
1 fill)
1 oz amaretto
Directions
Fill a mixing glass with crushed ice. Add sloe gin, Southern Comfort,
amaretto, and orange juice. Shake and strain into shot glasses. Makes
about 4 shots.
Recipe By : Joe Robertson
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Alcohol; Beverage; Fruit
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