Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.
GinMediumOld-fashioned glass
Cocktail guide
Gin Sling
Gin Sling combines Gin, Lemon, Powdered Sugar, Water in a ordinary drink served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for date night.
Quick fact
Gin Sling is usually served as a ordinary drink in a old-fashioned glass, and its identity is shaped by Gin, Lemon, Powdered Sugar.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1Dissolve powdered sugar in mixture of water and juice of lemon.
- 2Add gin.
- 3Pour into an old-fashioned glass over ice cubes and stir.
- 4Add the twist of orange peel and serve.
Method
Stirred
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon and Orange Peel.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Gin Sling is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Lemon, Powdered Sugar.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Stirred
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Gin, Lemon, Powdered Sugar. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Gin Sling sits comfortably in the gin cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
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Gin Sling is usually served as a ordinary drink in a old-fashioned glass, and its identity is shaped by Gin, Lemon, Powdered Sugar.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Gin
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Stirred
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon and Orange Peel.
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