Long Drink
Gin Sling
How to make a Gin Sling - the refreshing longdrink classic of gin, lemon juice, sugar and soda. An easy recipe for the ancestor of many modern slings.
5 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Gin Sling is one of the oldest documented mixed drinks and the simple ancestor of many famous slings. Gin, a little sugar, fresh lemon and soda make a light, thirst-quenching longdrink. Exactly the right choice for a warm afternoon.
Instructions
- Add gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 12 seconds.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes.
- Top up with soda and stir briefly.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
Garnish: Lemon twist
Pro tip: For a more traditional take, replace the soda with still water - this is how the original sling was served in the 18th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does the term Sling mean?
A Sling is a historic drink type of spirit, sugar and water, today usually lengthened with soda and lemon.
Is the Gin Sling related to the Singapore Sling?
Yes, the Singapore Sling is a much more elaborate and fruitier development of the simple Gin Sling.
Which gin works best?
A classic London Dry Gin is ideal, as its juniper note harmonises well with lemon and soda.
Ingredients
- Gin5 cl
- Fresh lemon juice2 cl
- Sugar syrup1 cl
- Soda8 cl
- Lemon twist1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
