Comfortable Nut recipe
Cola, amaretto, Southern Comfort and vodka, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Comfortable Nut?
Amaretto
Amaretto (Italian for ‘a little bitter’) is a sweet Liqueur that originated in Saronno (a commune in Lombardy, Italy).
Depending on the brand, Amaretto can be made from a variety of ingredients including apricot kernels, peach stones, bitter almonds, or just regular almonds. The key is that all of these ingredients contain benzaldehyde which acts as the almond-like flavour of the liqueur.
Amaretto usually contains between 21 to 28 per cent alcohol by volume.
For Amaretto, we recommend:
Southern Comfort
Southern Comfort (aka SoCo) is an American Fruit-Flavoured Whiskey Liqueur.
It was created in 1874 when a man called Martin Wilkes Heron flavoured bourbon with honey, citrus and spices.
Heron created the liqueur whilst working at McCauley’s Tavern, a saloon in New Orleans’ French Quarter and patented the concoction in 1889 when he moved to Memphis.
Vodka
We compared 12 different brands of Vodka and determined that Smirnoff was the overall best option. Given the current climate with Russia, that may seem like a questionable choice, but Smirnoff isn’t made in Russia, it’s made all over the world.
It actually has a history of Russian persecution and the creators were forced to flee Russia.
What Equipment do you need to make a Comfortable Nut?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Hawthorne Strainer
If you (or perhaps the person you’re buying for) don’t have a Hawthorne strainer as part of a cocktail shaker set, it’s a great, and incredibly useful, addition to your cocktail toolbox.
The strainer is typically used to remove the ice (or any other unwanted solid ingredients) from your cocktail as it’s poured from the cocktail shaker into your glass.
For a Hawthorne Strainer, we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
We recommend:
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Recipe card
Comfortable Nut
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice and ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Use a Hawthorne strainer to strain mix into a cocktail glass.
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Comfortable Nut FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Comfortable Nut?
To make a Comfortable Nut, you need 30ml / 1oz cola, 15ml / 0.5oz amaretto, 15ml / 0.5oz Southern Comfort and a splash of vodka. There’s more about amaretto, Southern Comfort and vodka above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Comfortable Nut?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker, a Hawthorne strainer and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Comfortable Nut?
A Comfortable Nut contains 15ml / 0.5oz amaretto, 15ml / 0.5oz Southern Comfort and a splash of vodka.
Is a Comfortable Nut shaken or stirred?
A Comfortable Nut is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Comfortable Nut without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain it into your glass through a small sieve.
What glass is a Comfortable Nut served in?
Serve a Comfortable Nut in a cocktail glass.
