Gin Sling

Gin Sling

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Gin
1 oz.	Sweet Vermouth
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
2 Dashes	Aromatic Bitters
	Soda Water

Directions

1. Combine the Gin, Vermouth, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice and Bitters in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice

2. Shake for 15 Seconds

3. Strain into a Sling or Collins Glass over Ice

4. Top with Soda Water

5. Stir for 13 Seconds

6. Garnish with a Lemon Twist

7. Add a Straw

The Gin Sling is a modern rendition of an very old drink. The original Slings were made from sugar, water, nutmeg and a spirit. The name "Sling" actually comes from the German word Schlingen, meaning "To Swallow". The most famous Sling is the the Singapore Sling.

Moscow Mule

Moscow Mule

Ingredients

2 oz.	Vodka
1 oz.	Lime Juice
	Ginger Beer

Directions

1. Combine the Vodka and Lime Juice in a Copper Mug with Ice

2. Top with Ginger Beer

3. Stir for 13 Seconds

4. Garnish with a Lime Wheel

5. Add a Straw

Despite it's name, the Moscow Mule was invented in the U.S. It more than likely got it's name for how synonymous Russia and Vodka are. The drink was supposedly created in 1941 at the Cock 'n' Bull Pub in Los Angeles, California. When John Martin and the Bar Owner Jack Morgan had too much Smirnoff and Ginger Beer, this drink was created. The Copper Mug part is a mystery however. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

Honey Bee

Honey Bee

Ingredients

2 oz.	Dark Rum
.5 oz.	Honey Syrup
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice

2. Shake for 15 Seconds

3. Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Nick & Nora

4. Garnish with a Lemon Twist

The Honey Bee, like the Honeysuckle, is a riff on the Bee's Knees. The difference between the drinks is substitution of Gin for White Rum.