Gin Sling
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Gin Sling
Serve in a Sling glass
| 2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 3 1⁄2 oz | Thomas Henry Soda Water chilled |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Sling glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon slice wheel.
- SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass whilst also pouring soda.
- Garnish with lemon slice.
Review:
Sugar balances the citrus juice, the spirit fortifies and the carbonate lengthens.
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History:
'Sling' comes from the German word 'schlingen', meaning 'to swallow' and is a style of drink which was popular from the late 1800s.
Nutrition:
One serving of Gin Sling contains 159 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 9.69% alc./vol. (9.69° proof)
- 18.2 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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