Whiskey Sling

The Whiskey Sling is a Cocktail which consists of Whiskey, Sugar, and Water.

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."

Recipes

Recipe#1: Jerry Thomas (1862)

• Take 1 small tea-spoonful of powdered white sugar.
• 1 wine-glass of water.
• 1 wine-glass of Bourbon or rye whiskey.

Dissolve the sugar in the water, add the whiskey and ice, stir thoroughly with a spoon. Grate a little nutmeg on top, and serve.

Recipe#2: Cocktaildb.com

• Build
• 2 oz rye or Bourbon whiskey
• 1 tsp sugar dissolved in water
• ice, stir
• Add lemon twist
• Serve in a rocks glass