It has been nearly a month since I last reviewed a cocktail on this site and summer is rapidly approaching. Therefore, I mixed up a couple of Frisco Slings last night. Unfortunately I did not get any acceptable photographs of them. So, I had to drink a few more tonight.

Based on popular demand (to protect the guilty, we will not mention any names), I decided to modify the Frisco slightly to improve its chances in the Smoove D Search for the Official Cocktail of Summer. I came up with the Frisco Sling, which is a Frisco with club soda added to transform it into a tall drink more appropriate to the season.

The addition of club soda really opened up the flavor of the Crown Royal. In addition, the tartness of the lemon combines with the whiskey to deliver a smooth finish. However, the subtle flavor imparted by the Benedictine gets lost in the club soda.

Although the Frisco Sling is a refreshing drink, it simply does not have the flavor of the Diablo or the Singapore Sling.

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PHOTO: Frisco Sling. Courtesy of Green Chicken Associates.