1955 The U K B G Guide to Drinks (2nd edition revised)

SLINGS

Use 10 oz. tumbler. Serve with slice of Lemon

Brandv, Rum and Whisky slings are made the same as Gin Shng. Use Spirit desired instead of Gin.

Singapore Sling

Gin Sling (original recipe) Dissolve 1 teaspoonful of Sugar in water. (Grenadine is sometimes used in place of Sugar.) 2 ozs. of Gin. 1 Lump of Ice. Fill with Water and Stir.

1 /4 Lemon Juice. 1/2 Gin. 1 ji Cherry Brandy.

1 Lump of Ice. Fill with Soda.

Straits Siing 1 /2 Gin.

1/4 Benedictine. 1/4 Cherry Brandy. Add juice of 1/2 Lemon. 2 dashes Angostura. 2 dashes Orange Bitters. 1 Lump of Ice.

Hot Gin Sling 1 teaspoonful of Sugar. 2 ozs. of Gin. Juice of 1 /2 Lemon. Fill with Hot Water. Stir and Grate Nutmeg on top.

Shake and Strain. Fill up with Soda.

Gin slings are very old drinks, usually attributed to far distant places of warm climate. The origin is not too certain however and we refer readers to the Section on Collins. It might well be that the stoiy quoted there might have some connection with the origin of the Sling also. However, there is little doubt that the Singapore Gin sling had its original home at the famous Raffles Hotel, Singapore.

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