Gin Sling

Gin Sling

Sugar dissolved in lemon and water, then stirred with gin over ice and scented with orange peel. The simple, sturdy ancestor of many a taller drink.

20.5% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

180 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Orange Peel(optional)· not in your barTwist of
  • Powdered Sugar· not in your bar1 tsp

    Or swap: Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly, Sugar — stir well to dissolve

  • Water· not in your bar1 tsp
  • Lemon(optional)· not in your barJuice of 1/2
  • Gin· not in your bar2 oz

    Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical

Instructions

  1. Dissolve powdered sugar in mixture of water and juice of lemon.

  2. Add gin.

  3. Pour into an old-fashioned glass over ice cubes and stir.

  4. Add the twist of orange peel and serve.

Pairs well with

Lightly sweetened gin over ice welcomes simple, salty verandah snacks:

  • Roasted salted peanuts
  • Chicken satay bites
  • Prawn crackers
  • Orange-glazed almonds

Similar taste

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