Gin Sling
The Gin Sling is a strong gin sour, tart and herbal on the palate. Built and served in a rocks glass.
- 2 min
- Rocks glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 67 out of 100
- Sweet
- 22 out of 100
- Bitter
- 25 out of 100
- Herbal
- 58 out of 100
- Boozy
- 77 out of 100
How to make a Gin Sling
To make a Gin Sling, build over ice in a rocks glass: 2 oz gin, ¾ oz lemon and ¼ oz simple syrup. Garnish with orange peel.
You'll need
- Gin2 oz
- Lemon¾ oz
- Simple syrupor 1 tsp sugar + a splash of water¼ oz
- Orange peelgarnish
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Prefer it long and fizzy? Top it with soda water: that's the Gin Fizz.
Instructions
- 1
Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in gin, lemon juice and simple syrup.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
- 4
Garnish with an orange twist.
Why build it in the glass? Gin, lemon juice and simple syrup only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
No simple syrup? Muddle 1 tsp sugar with a splash of water in the glass until it dissolves, then carry on.
Gin Sling questions
What does a Gin Sling taste like, and is it sweet?
Not really: it's mostly tart and herbal, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 23% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Gin Sling?
About 23% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Gin Sling and a Gin Sour?
Both use gin, lemon and simple syrup. The Gin Sling is built in the glass and served in a rocks glass; the Gin Sour is shaken and served in a sour glass.
How do I make a pitcher of Gin Slings?
For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz gin, 4½ oz lemon and 1½ oz simple syrup in a jug and chill it. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Gin Sling in?
A rocks glass.