1960 The U K B G Guide to Drinks (3 rd edition revised)

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SECTION XXIII

SLINGS

Use 10 oz. tumbler. Serve with slice of Lemon

Brandy, Rum and \\diiisky slings are made the same as Gin Sling. Use Spirit desired instead of Gin.

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.

Singapore Sling

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

I Lump of Ice. Fill with Soda.:

Straits Sling 112 Gin.

I /4 Benedictine. 1/4 Cherry Brandy. .'\.dd juice of 1 /2 Lemon. 2 dashes Angostura. 2 dashes Orange Bitters. I 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 story 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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