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Singapore Sling

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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.

Singapore Sling

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)
Equipment
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  • Cocktail shaker

  • Highball or hurricane glass

  • Strainer

  • Bar spoon

Instructions
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  1. Prepare the Glass:

    • Fill a highball or hurricane glass with ice and set aside.

  2. 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.

  3. Strain and Serve:

    • Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice.

  4. 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
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  • 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.

Pairing Suggestions
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  • 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
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  • 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
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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.

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