Donegal Sling
A fruity, layered Irish sling — whiskey, cherry heering, Benedictine, and citrus shaken into a tall, complex refresher inspired by the wild beauty of County Donegal. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
- 0.5 oz Cherry Heering
- 0.3 oz Benedictine
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 2 oz Club soda
- cherry and lemon wheel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with duck confit or cherry-glazed pork chops; the cherry liqueur and Benedictine's herbal complexity mirror the richness of game and stone fruit sauces.
Instructions
Add Irish whiskey, Cherry Heering, Benedictine, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12 seconds
Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice
Top with club soda and gently stir once
Garnish with a cherry and a lemon wheel
Tips
Inspired by the Singapore Sling template but built around Irish whiskey's smooth, approachable character Cherry Heering is a Danish cherry liqueur — don't substitute with cherry syrup or maraschino Benedictine adds herbal depth that plays beautifully with the cherry and whiskey