What ingredients are in a Gin Sling?

2 oz Gin, Juice of 1/2 Lemon, 1 tsp Powdered sugar, 1 tsp Water, Twist of Orange peel

What glass do you use for a Gin Sling?

A Gin Sling is traditionally served in a Old-fashioned glass.

How strong is a Gin Sling?

A Gin Sling has an estimated ABV of 17.83%.

How many calories are in a Gin Sling?

A Gin Sling contains approximately 172 calories per serving.

Gin Sling

Glass Old-fashioned glass

Difficulty Medium

Calories ~172 kcal

ABV 17.83%

Ingredients

Gin 2 oz
Lemon Juice of 1/2
Powdered sugar 1 tsp
Water 1 tsp
Orange peel Twist of

Instructions

Dissolve powdered sugar in mixture of water and juice of lemon. Add gin. Pour into an old-fashioned glass over ice cubes and stir. Add the twist of orange peel and serve.

Refreshing Strong

The Gin Sling is one of the original classic cocktail categories, combining gin with fresh lemon juice, powdered sugar, and a small measure of water, served over ice in an old-fashioned glass with an orange peel twist. It predates many modern cocktail categories and represents the foundational spirit-citrus-sugar combination from which countless drinks descended. The orange twist provides aromatic oils that elevate the nose.

History & Origins

The Sling is among the earliest named cocktail categories, documented in American bartending manuals from the early 19th century. It was defined simply as spirit sweetened with sugar and served in a long format, predating the widespread availability of ice and carbonated mixers. The gin sling evolved through the 19th and 20th centuries and gave rise to more elaborate variations including the Singapore Sling.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: gin juniper and botanicals with fresh lemon and the bright, expressive orange peel twist. Palate: moderately tart with lemon acidity and gin's herbal complexity, slightly sweetened by the powdered sugar and balanced by the water's dilution. Finish: dry, botanical, and clean with orange oil and lemon lingering.

juniper lemon orange botanical dry

Pro Tip

Dissolve the powdered sugar fully in the lemon juice and water before adding the gin to ensure even sweetness throughout the drink.

Techniques Used

Stirring

Data verified September 2017

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