Bittered Gin Sling

Sep 20, 2025
by Abigayle Crooks
- 5.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

0 mins
TOTAL TIME

5 mins
SERVING

1 People
VIEWS

3

Embark on a journey through cocktail history with the Bittered Gin Sling, a refreshing concoction that whispers tales of bygone eras. This delightful mix balances the botanical notes of gin with the subtle sweetness of vermouth, a touch of citrusy brightness, and a dash of aromatic bitters, all mellowed by the gentle fizz of club soda.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Ice cubes

1.5 fluid ounces gin

0.75 ounce sweet vermouth

0.5 ounce fresh lemon juice

0.5 ounce simple syrup

2 dashes Angostura bitters

2 ounces club soda, or as needed

1 (2-inch) piece of lemon peel, for garnish

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

13 g
Fiber

0 g
Protein

0 g
Sodium

17 mg
Sugar

2 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. (2 minutes)

02

Step

Pour in the gin, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters. (1 minute)

03

Step

Seal the shaker tightly and shake well until the outside of the shaker feels chilled. (15 seconds)

04

Step

Fill a highball glass with ice. (1 minute)

05

Step

Strain the cocktail into the prepared highball glass. (30 seconds)

06

Step

Top off with club soda to your liking. (15 seconds)

07

Step

Garnish with a lemon peel. Express the oils from the peel over the drink before placing it on the rim. (30 seconds)

For a sweeter sling, increase the amount of simple syrup to 0.75 ounce. For a drier sling, reduce it to 0.25 ounce or omit it entirely.
Feel free to experiment with different types of gin and bitters to customize the flavor profile to your preference. Orange bitters can be a great alternative to Angostura.
If you don't have simple syrup on hand, you can make it easily by combining equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Let cool before using.
The lemon peel garnish is important. Twist it over the drink to release the oils.

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