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Built · 1 serving

Vodka Sling

A balanced built cocktail combining vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup.

Short answer

Vodka Sling is a built cocktail made with vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and still water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Vodka Sling ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Vodka Sling ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka60 ml6 cl2 oz12 parts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Still Water5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part

Garnish: One compact orange twist

Method

How to make Vodka Sling

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks, prepare fresh serving ice, and prepare the One compact orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, water accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.

  3. 03

    Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled rocks.

  4. 04

    Chill a rocks glass and fill it with fresh clear cubed ice. Add the simple syrup, cold water, and fresh lemon juice and stir briefly to combine, add the vodka, stir from the bottom until evenly chilled and integrated, then express one short compact orange twist over the drink and retain it neatly at the rim.

  5. 05

    Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with One compact orange twist and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Vodka Sling taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Vodka Sling questions

What is in a Vodka Sling?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and still water.

How long does a Vodka Sling take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Vodka Sling prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Vodka Sling alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B064https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=122 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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