The Singapore Sling is more than just a pretty cocktail – it’s a beloved classic with over a century of history behind it. Born at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore in 1915, this gin-based drink combines fruity sweetness with subtle complexity that’s stood the test of time. With its perfect balance of botanical gin, cherry liqueur, and tropical pineapple juice, the Singapore Sling delivers a refreshing taste that’s ideal for warm evenings or whenever you want a touch of exotic elegance in your glass.
Singapore Sling Cocktail Recipe
1
servings4
minutes232
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Ingredients
22.5 ml 3/4 fl oz gin
7.5 ml 1/4 fl oz cherry liqueur
7.5 ml 1/4 fl oz Cointreau
7.5 ml 1/4 fl oz Bénédictine
15 ml 1/2 fl oz fresh lime juice
30 ml 1 fl oz pineapple juice
1 dash 1 dash Angostura bitters
Ice cubes
pineapple slice and maraschino cherry
Equipment
Hurricane glass
Cocktail Shaker
Hawthorne strainer
Jigger
Bar spoon
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Add the gin, cherry liqueur, Cointreau, Bénédictine, pineapple juice, angostura bitters, and lime juice to the shaker.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a hurricane glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice and maraschino cherry.
