This is a slightly more tart version of a late nineteenth century recipe, bartender and classic cocktail historian extraordinaire Dale DeGroff revived during his management of the Rainbow Room in Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center.

Cheers,

John Apodaca

Gin Sling Gin Sling

1 ½ ounces gin
1 ounce sweet vermouth
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
½ ounce simple syrup
1 dash Angostura Bitters
Soda water
Lemon peel for garnish

Combine all ingredients except soda water and shake well with ice. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice, top off with soda water, Garnish with lemon peel.


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