Very Comfortable recipe
Southern Comfort, amaretto and apple juice, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 3 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Very Comfortable?
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.
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:
What Equipment do you need to make a Very Comfortable?
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:
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:
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:
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Recipe card
Very Comfortable
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice and the ingredients to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass using a Hawthorne strainer.
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Very Comfortable FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Very Comfortable?
To make a Very Comfortable, you need 30ml / 1oz Southern Comfort, 30ml / 1oz amaretto and 60ml / 2oz apple juice. There’s more about Southern Comfort and amaretto above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Very Comfortable?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker, a cocktail glass and a Hawthorne strainer.
What alcohol is in a Very Comfortable?
A Very Comfortable contains 30ml / 1oz Southern Comfort and 30ml / 1oz amaretto.
Is a Very Comfortable shaken or stirred?
A Very Comfortable is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Very Comfortable 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 Very Comfortable served in?
Serve a Very Comfortable in a cocktail glass.
How do I make a Very Comfortable for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 120ml Southern Comfort, 120ml amaretto and 240ml apple juice. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
