Gin Sling
| 2 fl oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/4 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
| 3 1/2 fl oz | Thomas Henry Soda Water (chilled) |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Sling glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a SLING GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon slice wheel.
Method
Garnish
- Garnish with lemon slice.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Gin Sling contains 160 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 9.69% alc./vol. (19.39° proof)
- 19.5 grams of pure alcohol
History
'Sling' comes from the German word 'schlingen', meaning 'to swallow' and is a style of drink which was popular from the late 1800s.
Review
Sugar balances the citrus juice, the spirit fortifies and the carbonate lengthens.
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