
Turkeyball
Wild Turkey and amaretto shaken with a splash of pineapple, strained into a shot glass. Bourbon heat wrapped in almond sweetness.
27.5% ABVStrongShots
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
150 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Amaretto¾ oz
- Pineapple Juice1 splash
- Bourbon1 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Turkeyball close to the original.
Instead of Amaretto
- Frangelico— hazelnut instead of almond
- Orgeat— zero-proof almond swap
Instead of Pineapple Juice
- Orange Juice— softer, everyday swap
- Passion Fruit Juice— tangier, more tropical
Instead of Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey— spicier, drier
- Tennessee Whiskey— close cousin, a bit mellower
Instructions
Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass.
Pairs well with
Bourbon with amaretto and pineapple shoots sweet-strong — bar snacks steady it:
- Pineapple ham skewers
- Candied pecans
- Cheese crackers
- Smoked almonds




