ADIOS, MOTHERFUCKER COCKTAIL RECIPE
The first thing that anyone thinks about when you talk about this drink is obviously its great name. Some people half-ass it when ordering it from a bar, ordering an "AMF" or "Adios MF", but I don't see any point dancing around the word. We all know what you're ordering, motherfucker.
If you don't know this drink, you might know its cousin, the Long Island Iced Tea. These drinks are so similar that the Adios, Motherfucker is also known in some places as the "Blue Long Island Iced Tea".
Ingredients
- ½ Ounce Vodka
- ½ Ounce Rum
- ½ Ounce Tequila
- ½ Ounce Gin
- ½ Ounce Blue Curaçao
- 2 Ounces Sweet-And-Sour Mix
- 1 Ounce Sprite (to top up)
- 1 Lime Wheel (garnish)
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add the vodka, rum, gin, tequila, blue curaçao, and sweet-and-sour mix.
- Stir to mix and chill the drink.
- Top up the drink with Sprite, and garnish with a lemon wheel.
- Enjoy your Adios, Motherfucker!
Recipe Tips
Store-bought sweet-and-sour mix can be pretty average, so you can make your own: Boil equal parts water and sugar to make simple syrup. Then, shake 1 part simple syrup and 1 part lemon or lime juice to make your sweet-and-sour mix. This will definitely taste better than store-bought mix, and doesn't have the extra additives either!
For an extra-boozy drink, use 1 ounce of each of the spirits, keeping the rest of the quantities the same.
This drink is basically the same as the Long Island Iced Tea, except you swap out the Triple Sec and Coke for your Blue Curaçao and Sprite.
What's In An Adios MF?
An Adios, Motherfucker (AMF drink) is a boozy cocktail made with 4 different spirits: vodka, gin, tequila, and rum. These are followed up by Blue Curaçao, sweet and sour mix, and Sprite. The result is a sexy, strong, sweet, and sour drink which will leave you tipsy and refreshed. Please drink responsibly, because this drink is very easy to down, and very, very boozy.
Best Vodka For An Adios, Motherfucker
Because the AMF has such a long list of different ingredients and flavors, it's best to choose a smooth, neutral base. The most important quality you're looking for here is the smoothness of the vodka. You can go cheap, but if you want the best Adios, Motherfucker, go for some Belvedere or Grey Goose.
Best Rum For An Adios MF
Similar to the vodka, you want a relatively neutral white rum here. Anything like Bacardi Superior will do well in this drink.
Best Tequila For An Adios MF
Use a white tequila in this cocktail. It's okay to go cheap here, but not too cheap. This is because cheap tequila is extremely harsh, and it'll leave you with a nasty hangover the next day. Espolòn Blanco Tequila will serve you well, since it's high quality for the price point.
Best Gin For An Adios MF
Again, the sheer amount of different spirits and flavors going on here will mean that this is very much a background ingredient. Use any London Dry Gin for the AMF.
History
The exact origin of the "Adios, Motherfucker" is somewhat hazy, much like the experience of drinking one! What is known is that it became popular in the bar scene during the 1980s as part of the trend for colorful, powerful cocktails.
It's likely a spin-off from the popular Long Island Iced Tea, substituting only a few ingredients to get to the AMF. The name supposedly comes from the idea that this is what the bartender will say to you after you've downed a couple of these boozy drinks.
With its unforgettable name and potent mix of ingredients, it quickly gained fame (or notoriety) and remains a popular choice for those looking to kick their party up a notch. It's a cocktail that definitely lives up to its name, making a memorable impression wherever it goes.
Similar Drinks
If you're looking for similarly boozy and tropical drinks, the Long Island Iced Tea and Liquid Marijuana share lots of ingredients with the Adios, Motherfucker.
If you're looking for more interestingly-named cocktails, take a look at the Wet Pussy Shot, the Blow Job Shot, and the Red-Headed Slut Shot.
FAQ's
Adios, Motherfucker Alcohol Content
The Adios Motherfucker is a cocktail with a very high alcohol content, because there are so many spirits crammed into it. Using the recipe above, it comes out to around a 16.7% ABV, packing approximately 21.7 grams of alcohol into a single glass.
In the United States, a standard drink is 14 grams, meaning that the AMF is just over 1.5 standards per glass.
Will The Adios, Motherfucker Get Me Drunk?
As discussed above, this cocktail boasts a ~16.7% ABV, and isn't small. This means that it will get you drunk much quicker than many other drinks, especially when you consider how easy they are to drink.
As with any drink, having enough of them will definitely get you drunk, so please drink responsibly.
How Did The Adios, Motherfucker Get Its Name?
The name supposedly comes from the idea that this is what the bartender will say to you after you've downed a couple of these boozy drinks. Lots of people are resistant using such a strong word, so they'll call it by a more tame version of the name, such as "Adios, MF", or "AMF".
There are many other names that this drink goes by, such as "Blue Motorcycle", "Blue Long Island Iced Tea", and the "Walk Me Down", but the true name for this drink is undoubtedly the glorious, "Adios, Motherfucker".
What Does An Adios, Motherfucker Taste Like?
The AMF is a very strong (in terms of both alcohol and flavor) cocktail, carrying a mainly sweet and citrusy flavor, with some tartness. The 4 different spirits bring lots of warmth to this drink, and the sweet-and-sour mix does well in masking the harshness of the alcohol with a sweet, citrusy flavor. The Blue Curaçao brings some more fruity and sweet flavor to the drink.