Bourbon Sling
CLASSIC · BOURBON

Bourbon Sling

A classic Southern-leaning sling that lets bourbon shine - bright lemon juice and a whisper of sweetness keep things balanced while the expressed lemon peel ties it all together with aromatic elegance.

Ingredients
Bourbon60 ml
Lemon Juice30 ml
Simple Syrup5 ml
Water10 ml
Lemon Peel
Glassware
Highball glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Caramel · Lemon · Oak · Orange peel · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Add 5ml simple syrup, 10ml water, 30ml fresh lemon juice, and 60ml bourbon to a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes.

  3. 3

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.

  4. 4

    Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.

  5. 5

    Express a lemon peel over the surface, run it around the rim, then place it on the rim or drop it into the glass as garnish.

From the Bartender

Expressing the lemon peel directly over the surface rather than simply dropping it in makes a meaningful difference - the spritz of citrus oils lifts the aroma and softens the spirit on the nose before the first sip.

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