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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Squid Mixes: Gin Sling

A gin sling could hardly be simpler: gin, sugar, water and ice.  Mix it all in the serving glass.  If you like gin, it's nice and the sugar is just enough to take the edge off.  Perhaps due to the simplicity, slings were extremely popular in the late 19th century.  My recipe came from Imbibe! by David Wondrich.

The Scamp was late for the photo shoot, then wouldn't stick around once she finally showed up.  Cats...
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8 comments:

  1. BirgitMarch 19, 2019 at 10:03 AM

    I see her shadow in the background which is just right for this classic drink. I never had this but I would try it as I like gin

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  2. sageMarch 19, 2019 at 10:18 AM

    I wonder where the name "Sling" came from?

    www.thepulpitandthepen.com

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    1. The Armchair SquidMarch 31, 2019 at 7:55 PM

      Wondrich theorizes that it comes from the expression "slinging one back."

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  3. Andrew LeonMarch 19, 2019 at 2:35 PM

    Gin?
    I haven't had a lot of experience with gin.

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    1. The Armchair SquidMarch 31, 2019 at 7:57 PM

      Gin is not my favorite - the smell reminds me of bug spray. But it does combine well with mixers - more character than vodka.

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  4. angryparsnipMarch 19, 2019 at 10:21 PM

    Love love love Gin when I could drink.
    Is someone coming in on kitten paws ?

    cheers, parsnip

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    1. The Armchair SquidMarch 31, 2019 at 7:57 PM

      Actually, I'm pretty sure at that moment, she was moving out of the shot rather than towards it.

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