
Darkwood Sling
Cherry Heering with equal soda and a fill of orange juice over ice. A soft, cherry-bright sling you can drink all evening.
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
160 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Other
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Ice· not in your barcubes
- Orange Juice· not in your bar1 part
Or swap: Pineapple Juice — more tropical
- Cherry Heering· not in your bar1 part
Or swap: Cherry Brandy — lighter, Maraschino Liqueur — drier, funkier
- Soda Water· not in your bar1 part
Or swap: Lemon-Lime Soda — sweeter, citrusy, Tonic Water — adds a bittersweet edge
Instructions
There are many good cherry liqueurs you can use, but I prefere Heering.
Add one share of the liqueur.
Then you add one share of Soda.
For a sour sling use Tonic (most people prefer the drink without Tonic).
Afterwards you fill the glass with Orange Juice and ice cubes.
Pairs well with
Cherry Heering lengthened with orange and soda enjoys Danish-style treats:
- Cherry danish bites
- Havarti cubes
- Butter cookies
- Dark chocolate-covered cherries




