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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Squid Mixes: Whiskey Sling

A whiskey sling is just like a gin sling (see here) but with the base liquor switched.  My recipe came from Imbibe! by David Wondrich.  Sage asked in the gin post where the sling name comes from.  While I could find no definitive answer on this, Wondrich theorizes that it comes from the idea of "slinging back" a drink.

A sling really is the most basic cocktail concept, at least before bitters enter the mix: a liquor and a sweetener.  And what better sweetener than sugar itself?  I prefer the whiskey, as I find I do with most drinks given the option.  I used rye. 
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12 comments:

  1. Andrew LeonApril 16, 2019 at 2:05 PM

    I think I need to smell some whiskey. I find that the odor really informs my taste of it, which is why I like rum, I guess. I like the smell.

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    1. The Armchair SquidApril 18, 2019 at 9:41 PM

      Slings might be a good way to try out some whiskeys, or any base liquor. The sugar is enough to take the edge off but not enough to dominate the flavor.

      I agree with you re: the smell of rum. Amazing.

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  2. CherdoApril 16, 2019 at 7:50 PM

    ...and I still can't find a single alcoholic drink that I can stand...

    But I make a mean strawberry milk. I'm just sayin'...

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    1. The Armchair SquidApril 18, 2019 at 9:42 PM

      You do like strawberries, don't you? Can't say I blame you.

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  3. SpacerGuyApril 16, 2019 at 8:26 PM

    I'm partial to smirnoff alcoholic beer, its really tasty and got kick.

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    1. The Armchair SquidApril 18, 2019 at 9:43 PM

      I don't know if we have that in the States. We have Smirnoff Ice but not a vodka-infused beer. I'd try that!

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  4. sageApril 16, 2019 at 10:27 PM

    I tend to prefer whiskey, too, and do enjoy rye

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    1. The Armchair SquidApril 18, 2019 at 9:45 PM

      Do you have a brand you like? We favor Old Overholt.

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  5. angryparsnipApril 16, 2019 at 10:46 PM

    I still can't drink but I love gin !
    Your kitty always looks a bit bemused by the smell, drink and the camera.

    cheers, parsnip

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    1. The Armchair SquidApril 18, 2019 at 9:47 PM

      She's becoming a less dependable model as she transitions beyond kittenhood. She'll be two years old soon. Mind you, she could still stand to mellow quite a lot!

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  6. Lisa SouthardApril 17, 2019 at 2:07 AM

    Not a big fan of sweetening anything except life, but I do love a whiskey. Neat and peaty is the preference. Can handle a whiskey mac, if the ginger wine isn't too sickly.
    10/10 for cat bemusement :-)

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    1. The Armchair SquidApril 18, 2019 at 9:49 PM

      I'd never heard of a whiskey mac or ginger wine before. Both sound like they'd go over well with my ginger-loving wife!

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