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By tjohnson , 14 June, 2026

John Collin’s Gin Sling, or Gin Fizz.

Tradition: Domestic Economy | Preparation Type: Still-room Process | Risk Level: LOW

Important Safety Disclaimer

This entry is an archival record of historical medical practices. Do not use, ingest, inject, apply, dose, or substitute this preparation for modern medical care.

Source Verification & Integrity

Historical Recipe And Preparation Record

Historical Formula Card — Modern-Readable Version

Status: Complete Formula Verified Original Formula Name: John Collin’s Gin Sling, or Gin Fizz. Ingredients: Original Measurements: Mix in a tumbler the juice of half a lemon, a small tea-spoonful of castor sugar, and a wine-glassful of Hollands or of Old Tom gin. Stir for two minu

Measurement Normalization Table

Original Term Modern Approximation Confidence Notes
spoonful ~15 mL approximate Final batch.

Assembly Process

Mix in a tumbler the juice of half a lemon, a small tea-spoonful of castor sugar, and a wine-glassful of Hollands or of Old Tom gin. Stir for two minutes, then add a few pieces of ice and a bottle of soda-water.

Storage, Labeling, And Shelf-Life

Pantry.

External Quality Checks — Not Human Or Animal Testing

These checks can help describe identity, cleanliness, strength consistency, spoilage, or physical quality historically. They do not prove medical effectiveness. - Visual.

What Replaced This In Modern Care

Modern grocery.

Veterinary, Livestock, And Farm Relevance

Farm still-room.

Historical Source Citation

Source: The Still-Room by Mrs. Charles Roundell (1903) - 📖 Read Source Page in Local Reader - 🏛️ Open Book Landing Page

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