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Southern Comfort - Original
Price
€36.30 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
This is whiskey at its most laid back. Smooth. Satisfying. With that just-right balance of sweetness and spice. Southern Comfort Original is the one-of-a-kind taste you’ll keep coming back to.
More information
Provenance
- Type
- Liqueur
- Producer
- Southern Comfort
- Country
- USA
- Style
- Whisky
Technical
- Vintage
- Grapes
- ABV
- 35%
- Size
- 70cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 15° - 17° C
- Drinking window
Key characteristics
About this liqueur
Southern Comfort is a popular American liqueur that has been enjoyed by many for over a century. It was first created in 1874 by a bartender named Martin Wilkes Heron in New Orleans, Louisiana. Heron was experimenting with different ingredients and came up with a unique blend of whiskey, fruit, and spices that he called "Cuffs and Buttons". This drink became so popular that he eventually renamed it Southern Comfort.
Southern Comfort is made using a blend of whiskey, fruit, and spices. The exact recipe is a closely guarded secret, but it is known to contain a base of neutral spirits, along with flavors of peach, orange, vanilla, and cinnamon. The whiskey used in Southern Comfort is also a secret, but it is believed to be a blend of American whiskeys.
Southern Comfort is a versatile liqueur that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a mixer in cocktails. It is often used in drinks such as the Alabama Slammer, the Hurricane, and the Scarlett O'Hara. It has a sweet, fruity flavor with a hint of spice and a smooth finish.
Overall, Southern Comfort is a classic American liqueur that has stood the test of time. Its unique blend of whiskey, fruit, and spices has made it a favorite among many, and its versatility makes it a great addition to any home bar.


Southern Comfort Crescent
Southern Comfort Crescent is a shaken cocktail made with Southern Comfort - Original, served in a coupe.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- Cubes
- Garnish
- Angostura bitters in a crescent moon shape
Ingredients
- 60 ml Southern Comfort - Original
- 30 ml Cognac
- 15 ml Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 15 ml Simple Syrup
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add Southern Comfort, Cognac, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with 2 dashes of Angostura bitters in a crescent moon shape.
Serve
Coupe glass, garnished with a crescent moon-shaped Angostura bitters design.

