Philly Sling

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This is an "original" connected the cocktail paper astatine Hummingbird to Mars, a speak-easy benignant drinking den successful Washington that has nary acceptable determination and nary regular operating hours. A sling is the oldest assortment of cocktail and refers to a portion with a basal spirit, citrus juice, sweetener and bitters. This sling uses 2 basal spirits: applejack and sloe gin. Be definite to usage lone existent sloe gin, namely Plymouth Sloe Gin.

For aromatic bitters, Spirits columnist Jason Wilson recommends utilizing either Fee Brothers Old Fashion Aromatic Bitters oregon the Bitter Truth's Old Time Aromatic Bitters (though Angostura bitters whitethorn beryllium substituted). Fee Brothers Old Fashion Aromatic Bitters and Bitter Truth's Old Time Aromatic Bitters, arsenic good arsenic Plymouth Sloe Gin, are disposable astatine Ace Beverage successful Northwest Washington.

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Ingredients

Ice
1 1/2 ounces applejack
1 ounce sloe gin, preferably Plymouth
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed citrus foodstuff (from 1 ample lemon)
1/4 ounce elemental syrup (see NOTE)
2 dashes to 3 dashes aromatic bitters (see headnote; whitethorn substitute Angostura bitters)

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

Calories
202
Carbohydrates
17 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

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Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick.

Published March 12, 2026