A cocktail that’s as blue as its name, the Adios, Motherf***er (AMF) is one mean mixture.
How do you start an article about a cocktail whose name is something you couldn’t say around your mother? The same way you order it… very carefully! Imagine yelling “Adios, Motherf***er” to a bartender that’s not familiar with this particular beverage. Unlikely, but you never know. It’s always better to be polite, especially when you’re out at your local watering hole. You don’t want to start a fight, especially when all you wanted was a mother f***ing drink.
And what exactly is the “AMF”? One easy way to describe it is as a slightly different take on the notorious Long Island Iced Tea. Both are a little stronger than most drinks, and while the original cocktail tops off with cola, the AMF is mixed with blue curacao and finished with your favorite lemon/lime soda.
But who thought up this version? And who named it? Or did it earn that name? Honestly, nobody knows. With a cocktail as strong as the AMF, my guess is that somebody, somewhere in the world, was thoroughly enjoying themselves one night with a few adult beverages. After they imbibed more than their fair share, the revelries began to quiet down, and this drinker’s friends began to notice their companion turning different shades of green. “Are you alright?” they ask.
The friend stumbles once and manages to slur “adios, motherf***er” before ruining the carpet. After the initial shock is past and the cleaning bill is resolved, the name more than likely stuck. But probably not.
We can only sit and wonder about who really christened this cocktail, their identity forever lost to the boozy iced teas of time.
What is the Best Alcohol to Use in an AMF?
Mixing this many different spirits together is trickier than you might think. The secret is making sure they’re all clear in color and texture. Gin and vodka are usually sold this way, but the different rum and tequilas available might be a little confusing. Choose a Blanco, or silver tequila as well as rum. The color you get in this cocktail comes from the addition of blue curacao.
Ingredients
- 1/2 ounce vodka
- 1/2 ounce rum
- 1/2 ounce tequila
- 1/2 ounce gin
- 1/2 ounce blue curaçao
- 2 ounces sweet-and-sour mix
- Sprite or 7UP to top
- Lemon wedge for garnish, optional
- Maraschino cherry for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a highball glass filled with ice, combine vodka, rum, tequila, gin, and blue curaçao.
- Pour in the sweet-and-sour mix and stir well to blend the flavors together.
- Top off the glass with Sprite or 7UP, adding a bubbly and refreshing finish to the drink.
- If you're feeling fancy, garnish with a lemon wedge and a maraschino cherry.
Nutrition
What kind of glassware and garnish do you use?
For a tall drink like the AMF, a highball or Collins glass will fit the bill. The ice won’t melt as fast in one, keeping your cocktail nice and chilled. The lemon wedge and cherry garnish add an extra splash of flavor and compliment the blue color nicely.
Is the AMF stronger than most cocktails?
Drinks like the AMF are sometimes around 20% stronger than others, so bear that in mind when enjoying more than a few.
Is the AMF a Long Island Iced Tea?
It’s a riff, or variation, on the Long Island Iced Tea. The same base spirits are used in both cocktails, but the original is topped off with a dark cola.
Similar Drinks to the AMF
If the AMF is your style of cocktail, then you’ll definitely want to check out a few other drinks that sway to the stronger side.
- Long Island Iced Tea – Let me tell you about the original, “kitchen-sink” cocktail that’s a little more nuanced than you think it is.
- Mint Julep – Bourbon, mint and sugar combine to make this cool, Southern classic.
- Mind Eraser – It came from the 80s! This dark and delicious drink won’t exactly wipe your brain, mainly because you’ll never forget the experience.
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