Like any good Aussie, I love a good drink, and like any good woman, I love a great cocktail. Sling Lounge located in Brisbane's West End, is the place to go for all your cocktail needs. The guys here have seriously got every base covered, with the drinks menu spanning a whopping 67 pages! (Yes, you read that right, SIXTY-SEVEN pages!!!).
They range from the classic, to the seriously eccentric (and somewhat questionable), but I assure you whatever your tastes you will find your own personal cocktail nirvana on the menu at Sling Lounge. I sampled 4 of these amazingly imaginative creations (that I remember, and on that note, do be careful because the alcohol content will catch up to you before you know it), the first of which I wont go into as it was the humble classic, the Manhattan, but the combinations in the rest will knock your socks off so brace yourselves!
The Desperado was my second drink of choice, combining Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila, Creme de Pome Vert, lemon juice, and cloudy apple juice, served with a salt rim and an apple wedge garnish. Many people don't think of tequila as being anything more than a 1 second shot followed by a lick of salt and a dash of lemon (and in some cases a hasty meeting of your face and the floor), but this drink assures that tequila is as indeed meant for savouring as any other liquor. The lemon leaves a sharp taste along with the tequila which is softened by the apple juice - lovely and fruity. I probably could have gone without the salt rim though, but I have a very low tolerance for salt and I probably should have remembered to tell the barkeep that!
The next I sampled was the Kenyan Chief. This is where you really need to embrace the seemingly insane, as this oddly tangy, sweet, and twisted drink features 42 Below Vodka, lime, honey water, and here's the kicker: mustard. Yes, mustard! If you aren't a fan of mustard then this probably isn't for you, but for the more adventurous it is definitely worth a taste, even if you share it with a friend. To be frank I was reluctant to order this one so stole a sip from a friend and wasn't completely sold at first, but the after taste left a much more pleasant than expected tingle on my tongue.
After sampling sips here and there of other peoples drinks, it finally came around to last call, and while feeling a bit daring I went ahead and ordered my 4th drink: the Smoking Bandit from Hell. The name in itself sounds like a dare, and for those out there who like to take a walk on the wild side and also possess an uncanny knack for eluding hangovers, you must accept! With tequila, mescal, 5 spices sugar syrup, lime, and bitters, it is like no cocktail you have ever tasted before. The taste is a surreal smoky and bittersweet experience, and that smoky flavour hangs out in your mouth for a good few seconds after the first drop has gone down. I must stress though that this is not for the faint hearted, and if you aren't a fan of tequila then stay away.
Along with their absolutely smashing cocktails, the boys at Sling have also created an atmosphere that for me personally sent me back with Alice to wonderland. With quotes from Hemmingway and Wilde written on the walls, a large outdoor undercover area surrounded by lush greenery, and an indoor bar with artificial grass on the ceiling, this place has just as much creativity and panache as its cocktail menu. Also, for those who like me suffer from the irritating condition of alcomunchies, there is a kitchen serving starters and home made chips, as well as sharing plates for you and your mates, to calm those belly beasts.
The cocktails average in price at around the $16 mark, with a few big ticket items in the mix, as well as the cheaper options like basic spirits and local and imported beers. You will also find a commendable wine list making this a place for absolutely everybody. Also available are a range of delectable mocktails for all those designated drivers out there!
Congratulations gents, a stellar 5/5 hearts!
For booking information, as well as further general information on Sling Lounge, visit their website at http://www.slinglounge.com
Been to Sling Lounge? What was your favourite potion?
Keep Smiling,
Jo
xoxo
NOTE: It really goes without say, but remember to always drink responsibly, know your limits, and never get behind the wheel after you've been drinking.
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