Sling
A tall, icy drink made with a liquor
such as gin,
rum, brandy,
whiskey,
The word "sling" dates back to the late-17th century and is of dubious US origins. Some say the sling got its moniker from being a comforting pick-me-up, much like the medical contraption used to hold broken bones. Others claim that this refreshing drink's deceptive smoothness can hit you like something hurled out of a sling. We'll let you decide.
The more popular slings include the Singapore
Sling, the Tom Collins, the Pimm's Cup.