Savor the taste of summer with this uncomplicated Brandy Sling recipe! To perfection, the cocktail blends brandy, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
149
Ingredients
- 2 oz Brandy
- ½ oz lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 oz soda water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slice and cherry - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Add Sugar: Add 1 tsp sugar to your highball glass.
- Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Lemon Juice: Pour in ½ oz lemon juice.
- Add Brandy: Measure and pour in 2 oz Brandy.
- Add Soda Water: Top up with approx. 3 oz soda water.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently until well mixed.
- Garnish: Place a lemon slice and cherry into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Brandy: If you don't have brandy, you can use whiskey or rum as a substitute. Both will give a different flavor profile but still work well in this cocktail.
- Lemon Juice: Lime juice can be used instead of lemon juice if needed. It will add a slightly different tanginess to the drink.
- Sugar: If you're out of sugar, honey or agave syrup can be used as sweeteners. They will add their unique flavors to the cocktail.
Making a Pitcher of Brandy Sling:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of brandy, 4 oz of lemon juice, and 8 tsp of sugar.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the brandy, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, top with soda water, garnish with a lemon slice and cherry, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Brandy Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic brandy substitute available in some specialty stores or online.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular brandy, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version of this classic cocktail.
Making it Vegan:
- Sugar Substitute: Ensure your sugar is vegan-friendly, as some sugars are processed using bone char. Alternatively, use agave syrup as a naturally vegan sweetener.
- Proceed As Usual: With this minor adjustment, you can enjoy a vegan version of this delicious cocktail.
What is a Brandy Sling?
A Brandy Sling is a spirit-based cocktail made of brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water. Â It’s relatively easy to make, as it only requires the ability to measure ingredients accurately and the skill to mix them effectively. The Brandy Sling is a variant of the well-known Sling cocktail, which can be made with various spirits. One interesting fact about this drink is that it dates back to the 18th century, making it one of the oldest known cocktails.
What is a Brandy Sling made of – The ingredients
To concoct your own Brandy Sling, assemble these ingredients:
- Brandy: The cocktail’s base spirit provides a rich and warming flavor.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a tangy freshness to balance the sweetness and enhance the brandy’s flavor.
- Sugar: Sweetens the cocktail, smoothing out the brandy’s strong taste.
- Soda Water: Lightens the cocktail, adding effervescence and diluting the strong flavors slightly.
- Lemon Slice and Cherry (for garnish): Enhances presentation and adds a hint of extra flavor.
