Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.
WhiskeyMediumHighball glass
Cocktail guide
Bourbon Sling
Bourbon Sling combines Sugar, Water, Lemon Juice, Bourbon in a ordinary drink served in a highball glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for cozy night in.
Quick fact
Bourbon Sling is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Sugar, Water, Lemon Juice.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
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- 1In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the sugar, water, lemon juice, and bourbon.
- 2Shake well.
- 3Strain well.
- 4Strain into a highball glass.
- 5Garnish with the lemon twist.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon Juice and Lemon Peel.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Bourbon Sling is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Sugar, Water, Lemon Juice.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Highball glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Sugar, Water, Lemon Juice. Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.
Serving & context
Serve in a highball glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Bourbon Sling sits comfortably in the whiskey cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Whiskey
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Highball glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon Juice and Lemon Peel.
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