Southern Belle Cocktail is a beautiful and delicious drink. This is a twist on a classic Southern Comfort drink and sometimes referred to as Scarlett O’Hara Cocktail. It’s elegant and timeless. It’s refreshing and goes down smoothly and easily.
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Southern Belle Cocktail
Food historians write that the Southern Belle Cocktail, or Scarlett O’ Hara Cocktail, was either created for the opening of “Gone With The Wind” in 1939 or by Ocean Spray in the 1950s to promote their cranberry juice. Whatever the origin it has been a popular cocktail for Southerners for years.
As well, Southern Comfort has particularly been a favorite of Southerners in cocktail recipes.
In addition, you may enjoy my friend, Donya’s Blood Orange Mimosas at your soiree.
What a fun, festive drink, right? It can be a fun, watch ballgames sippin’ cocktail. However, if I’m featuring it at a party, what do I serve with it? Here are some suggestions. Click the photo to go to the recipe.
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Shaken not stirred
This recipe has three main ingredients.
- Of course, ice to chill
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on products used.

Southern Belle Cocktail
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
- 2 oz Southern Comfort
- 5 oz Cranberry juice
- dash of lime juice
- 1 cup ice
- lemon or lime slices for garnish
- non-pareils for the rim for garnish
Instructions
- Use a slice of lemon or lime to dampen the rim of your glasses. Immediately roll them in non-pareils if desired.
- In a covered container, shake all ingredients except lemon or lime slices to chill.
- Pour into glass
- Garnish
- Serve
Nutrition
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Dana says
This is so good, I’ll definitely be enjoying this cocktail all summer long. I love the rim decoration for when I’m feeling fancy.