For company
Gin sling
The one to add to your next party. Long, cold, faintly sweet and endlessly drinkable — and it works just as beautifully with whisky or brandy.
5 minServes 1Cass's rating

A sling is the friendliest cocktail there is. Make a jug of the base before people arrive and top with soda to order.
Method
- 01
Fill a tall glass with ice and set it aside to chill.
- 02
Shake the spirit, lemon juice, sugar syrup and bitters hard with ice for 12 seconds.
- 03
Strain into the chilled glass over fresh ice.
- 04
Top gently with soda water and stir once, from the bottom up.
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