Slow Comfortable Screw

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Southern Twilight cocktail containing Southern Comfort, Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon, Freshly squeezed orange juice, Hayman's Sloe Gin in a Collins.

Cocktail Description

The Slow Comfortable Screw transforms humble whiskey into liquid sunset, with layers of amber, crimson, and gold that mimic the sky as day surrenders to night.

This visually striking cocktail balances the fruity peach notes of Southern Comfort with the caramel richness of Buffalo Trace bourbon, while fresh orange juice adds bright citrus that cuts through the sweetness. The crown of Hayman's Sloe Gin creates a beautiful bleeding effect and contributes tart berry flavors that gradually infuse the drink as you sip. Medium-bodied with a pleasant sweetness that never becomes cloying, the Slow Comfortable Screw works equally well as a summer porch sipper or a warming autumn cocktail. It's surprisingly simple to craft despite its impressive appearance, requiring only basic stirring technique and a steady hand for the sloe gin float. This versatile cocktail pairs beautifully with Southern cuisine like pulled pork or pecan pie, but also complements spicy Asian dishes where its sweetness can tame the heat.