Yellow Hammer Slammer

This bright and fruity drink packs a tropical punch with a smooth kick. Combining pineapple rum, vodka, and amaretto with citrusy orange and pineapple juices, the Yellow Hammer Slammer is a laid-back crowd-pleaser built for warm afternoons, tailgates, or anytime you need a bold refreshment.

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Tasting Notes

The first sip leans into juicy pineapple and orange, with a soft nuttiness from amaretto that adds unexpected depth. The vodka offers a neutral base, letting the fruit flavors take the spotlight, while the pineapple rum adds a gentle tropical twist. The texture is smooth and slightly creamy, especially when well-shaken with crushed ice. As the drink settles over fresh ice, the flavor remains crisp and rounded. The orange slice garnish enhances the citrus aroma, bringing balance to each sip. It’s an easy-going drink with just enough character to keep it interesting from beginning to end.

Equipment and Glassware

To make a Yellow Hammer Slammer, you’ll need a cocktail shaker, jigger for accurate measurements, and a strainer. A citrus press is useful if you’re using fresh orange juice. Crushed ice is preferred for shaking, and fresh ice is used for serving. A highball glass is ideal to show off the cocktail’s sunny hue and allow room for the ice and garnish. If you’re serving a crowd, a pitcher and long bar spoon make batching easy. Keep some cocktail picks on hand if you want to secure your orange slice garnish neatly on the rim.

Ingredients

• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz pineapple rum
• 0.5 oz amaretto
• 1 oz orange juice
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• Garnish: orange slice

Instructions

• Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice.
• Pour in vodka, pineapple rum, amaretto, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
• Shake well for 15–20 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
• Add fresh ice to a highball glass.
• Strain the cocktail into the glass.
• Garnish with an orange slice.

Pro Tips

• Use fresh orange juice for brighter flavor.
• Pre-chill your glass to keep the drink colder longer.
• Shake with crushed ice for faster chilling and better dilution.
• Try coconut rum instead of pineapple rum for a different twist.
• Add a splash of grenadine for color and a touch more sweetness.
• Strain over fresh ice to prevent over-dilution.
• Use a wide orange slice to cover more surface area for added aroma.
• For batching, mix the ingredients without ice and refrigerate until serving.
• Keep juice ratios adjustable based on personal sweetness preference.
• Stir gently before serving if batching, as ingredients may settle.

When to Serve

The Yellow Hammer Slammer is ideal for warm-weather occasions, from backyard cookouts and beach trips to game-day tailgates. Its bold yet approachable flavors also work well for casual brunches or afternoon gatherings. Because it’s both flavorful and easy to drink, it’s especially popular at parties where you want something that’s fun and easy to mix in larger quantities. If you’re hosting a sports viewing event or any summertime celebration, this cocktail fits the bill with its sunny profile and easygoing charm.

Which Liquor Brands to Choose

Vodka

• Tito’s Handmade Vodka
• Smirnoff No. 21
• Absolut
• New Amsterdam
• Prairie Organic

Pineapple Rum

• Malibu Pineapple
• Captain Morgan Pineapple
• Plantation Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple
• Blue Chair Bay Pineapple Rum Cream
• Cruzan Pineapple Rum

Amaretto

• Disaronno
• Lazzaroni Amaretto
• Luxardo Amaretto
• Gozio Amaretto
• DeKuyper Amaretto

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