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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1 ½ oz Gin (Recommended: London Dry Gin such as Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire)
½ oz Cherry Heering Liqueur (or other cherry brandy)
¼ oz Cointreau (or Triple Sec)
¼ oz Benedictine Liqueur
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
2 oz Pineapple Juice (freshly pressed for optimal flavor)
½ oz Grenadine
1 dash Angostura Bitters
Ice Cubes
Pineapple Wedge
Maraschino Cherry
Orange Slice
Fresh Mint Sprig (optional for added aroma)
Equipment
Instructions
2
Prepare the Glass:
Combine Ingredients:
In a cocktail shaker, add gin, cherry liqueur, Cointreau, Benedictine, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and bitters.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until well-chilled.
Strain and Serve:
Garnish:
Garnish with a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and a slice of orange.
For added flair, add a mint sprig to enhance the tropical aroma.
Serving and Presentation
Pairing Suggestions
4
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.
Tips and Variations
5
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.
Cocktail Trivia
6
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.
Ingredients Ingredients
1 ½ oz Gin (Recommended: London Dry Gin such as Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire)
½ oz Cherry Heering Liqueur (or other cherry brandy)
¼ oz Cointreau (or Triple Sec)
¼ oz Benedictine Liqueur
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
2 oz Pineapple Juice (freshly pressed for optimal flavor)
½ oz Grenadine
1 dash Angostura Bitters
Ice Cubes
Pineapple Wedge
Maraschino Cherry
Orange Slice
Fresh Mint Sprig (optional for added aroma)
Directions Equipment
Instructions
2
Prepare the Glass:
Combine Ingredients:
In a cocktail shaker, add gin, cherry liqueur, Cointreau, Benedictine, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and bitters.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until well-chilled.
Strain and Serve:
Garnish:
Garnish with a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and a slice of orange.
For added flair, add a mint sprig to enhance the tropical aroma.
Serving and Presentation
Pairing Suggestions
4
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.
Tips and Variations
5
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.
Cocktail Trivia
6
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.
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