Rum Sling
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| + | First recorded definition of a Sling, circa 1675, quoted in the 2 volume "Beverages Past & Present" (Edward R. Emerson, G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1908) as follows: | ||
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| + | "Long-sup or sling was one half water and one half rum with sugar in it to taste." | ||
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==="Proceedings ... & Papers," By Lexington Historical Society (Mass.)=== | ==="Proceedings ... & Papers," By Lexington Historical Society (Mass.)=== | ||
Revision as of 00:47, 29 September 2006
Historical References
Earliest Sling Reference (c.1675)
First recorded definition of a Sling, circa 1675, quoted in the 2 volume "Beverages Past & Present" (Edward R. Emerson, G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1908) as follows:
"Long-sup or sling was one half water and one half rum with sugar in it to taste."
"Proceedings ... & Papers," By Lexington Historical Society (Mass.)
"...called a “sling,” made by filling a tumbler about half full of rum, sweetened with brown sugar, and with warm water added to suit the taste."
