Darkwood Sling
The Darkwood Sling is a light highball, fruity and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a cocktail glass.
- 2 min
- Cocktail glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 36 out of 100
- Sweet
- 86 out of 100
- Fruity
- 88 out of 100
- Boozy
- 24 out of 100
How to make a Darkwood Sling
To make a Darkwood Sling, build in a cocktail glass: 1 oz Cherry Heering, 1 oz soda water and 1 oz orange juice.
You'll need
- Cherry Heering1 oz
- Soda water1 oz
- Orange juice1 oz
Instructions
- 1
Pour into a cocktail glass: cherry Heering and orange juice.
- 2
Top with soda water.
- 3
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the soda water fizzy.
Darkwood Sling questions
What does a Darkwood Sling taste like?
Mostly fruity and sweet. It's a light drink at about 7% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Darkwood Sling?
About 7% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Darkwood Sling and an Affair?
Both use soda water and orange juice. The Darkwood Sling adds Cherry Heering, while the Affair uses Strawberry schnapps and cranberry juice. Both are built in the glass, but the Darkwood Sling goes in a cocktail glass and the Affair in a highball glass.
Can I make Darkwood Slings in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 6 oz Cherry Heering and 6 oz orange juice in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with soda water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Darkwood Sling in?
A cocktail glass.