The Singapore Sling is a vibrant and complex cocktail that originated in Singapore in the early 1900s. It’s a fruity, gin-based drink with a distinctively pink hue, combining cherry liqueur, citrus, and herbal liqueurs for a refreshing and exotic taste. It is traditionally served in a tall glass with an array of tropical garnishes.
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Cocktail shaker
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Highball or hurricane glass
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Strainer
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Bar spoon
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Prepare the Glass:
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Fill a highball or hurricane glass with ice and set aside.
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Combine Ingredients:
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In a cocktail shaker, add gin, cherry liqueur, Cointreau, Benedictine, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and bitters.
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Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until well-chilled.
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Strain and Serve:
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Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
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Garnish:
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Garnish with a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and a slice of orange.
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For added flair, add a mint sprig to enhance the tropical aroma.
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Serve immediately while the cocktail is cold and vibrant.
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The Singapore Sling is traditionally served in a tall glass to showcase its vibrant pink hue and tropical garnishes.
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Appetizers: Crab rangoon, spring rolls, or satay skewers.
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Main Course: Sweet and sour pork, spicy shrimp curry, or pineapple fried rice.
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Dessert: Coconut flan, mango sticky rice, or pineapple upside-down cake.
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Sweeter Sling: Add more pineapple juice or grenadine for a sweeter, more fruit-forward drink.
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Stronger Sling: Increase the gin to 2 oz for a more potent version.
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Spicy Singapore Sling: Add a dash of chili bitters or muddle a slice of jalapeño for a spicy kick.
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Frozen Singapore Sling: Blend the ingredients with a cup of ice for a refreshing slushy version.
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Non-Alcoholic Sling: Replace the alcohol with a mix of pomegranate juice, pineapple juice, and ginger ale for a refreshing mocktail.
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The Singapore Sling was created by Ngiam Tong Boon, a bartender at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, in 1915.
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Originally designed as a ladies’ drink due to its bright pink color, it quickly became a favorite worldwide.
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The drink was created to look like a fruit punch, allowing women to discreetly enjoy alcohol in a socially acceptable way.
Ingredients
Directions
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Cocktail shaker
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Highball or hurricane glass
-
Strainer
-
Bar spoon
-
Prepare the Glass:
-
Fill a highball or hurricane glass with ice and set aside.
-
-
Combine Ingredients:
-
In a cocktail shaker, add gin, cherry liqueur, Cointreau, Benedictine, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and bitters.
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Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until well-chilled.
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Strain and Serve:
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Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
-
-
Garnish:
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Garnish with a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and a slice of orange.
-
For added flair, add a mint sprig to enhance the tropical aroma.
-
-
Serve immediately while the cocktail is cold and vibrant.
-
The Singapore Sling is traditionally served in a tall glass to showcase its vibrant pink hue and tropical garnishes.
-
Appetizers: Crab rangoon, spring rolls, or satay skewers.
-
Main Course: Sweet and sour pork, spicy shrimp curry, or pineapple fried rice.
-
Dessert: Coconut flan, mango sticky rice, or pineapple upside-down cake.
-
Sweeter Sling: Add more pineapple juice or grenadine for a sweeter, more fruit-forward drink.
-
Stronger Sling: Increase the gin to 2 oz for a more potent version.
-
Spicy Singapore Sling: Add a dash of chili bitters or muddle a slice of jalapeño for a spicy kick.
-
Frozen Singapore Sling: Blend the ingredients with a cup of ice for a refreshing slushy version.
-
Non-Alcoholic Sling: Replace the alcohol with a mix of pomegranate juice, pineapple juice, and ginger ale for a refreshing mocktail.
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The Singapore Sling was created by Ngiam Tong Boon, a bartender at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, in 1915.
-
Originally designed as a ladies’ drink due to its bright pink color, it quickly became a favorite worldwide.
-
The drink was created to look like a fruit punch, allowing women to discreetly enjoy alcohol in a socially acceptable way.