Darkwood Sling

The Darkwood Sling is a fruity, low-ABV long drink made with Cherry Heering cherry liqueur, soda water, and orange juice. The Cherry Heering provides a rich, dark cherry and brandy-based sweetness, while the orange juice adds citrus freshness and the soda water lightens and lengthens the drink. It is served in a highball glass over ice, belonging to the sling cocktail family.

A sling is a broad cocktail category defined by a base spirit or liqueur lengthened with water or soda and typically including citrus juice. The Singapore Sling is the most famous representative. The Darkwood Sling uses Cherry Heering as its base rather than gin, making it a lower-ABV, sweeter, and more fruit-forward member of the family that is accessible to those who prefer less spirit intensity.

The Darkwood Sling suits warm-weather occasions, garden parties, and afternoon drinking where a refreshing, light cocktail is preferred. Its low ABV and sweet-sour fruit profile make it accessible to a wide range of palates. It is particularly good paired with cheese boards, light desserts, or as an aperitivo before dinner. The Cherry Heering base gives it a beautiful deep ruby colour.