Singapore Sling
The Singapore Sling Cocktail recipe is an often debated subject in the bartending community. The recipe we’re going to use has been adapted from the original coming from the Raffles Hotel.
Ingredients
- •1 1/2 shots gin
- •1/2 shot Cherry Heering
- •1/4 shot triple sec
- •1/4 shot Benedictine
- •1 1/2 shot pineapple juice
- •1/2 shot fresh lime juice
- •2 dashes grenadine
- •1 dash Angostura bitters
- •Top with club soda
- •1 orange slice (& 1 cherry)
Instructions
- 1
Add all the ingredients to your shaker.
- 2
Shake hard over ice for 10-15 seconds.
- 3
Strain into an ice-filled hurricane glass.
- 4
Top with soda.
- 5
Add the garnishes.
Pro Tip
“For an extra frothy top, shake the cocktail with a little more vigor and strain it into the glass with a fine mesh strainer. This will give your Singapore Sling a professional finish that looks as good as it tastes.”
The Story Behind the Singapore Sling
The Singapore Sling was created in the early 20th century at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon. Originally crafted as a ladies' drink, it cleverly disguised gin with a medley of fruity flavors, making it socially acceptable for women to enjoy a cocktail in public. Over the years, the recipe has evolved, but its exotic allure remains timeless.
What Pairs Well
Food Pairings
- 🍽️Satay skewers
The savory and slightly spicy flavors of satay skewers complement the fruity and sweet notes of the Singapore Sling.
- 🍽️Pineapple fried rice
The tropical pineapple in the fried rice echoes the pineapple juice in the cocktail, creating a harmonious pairing.
- 🍽️Coconut shrimp
The crispy, sweet coconut shrimp pairs beautifully with the cocktail's fruity and sour profile.
Perfect For
- Bachelorette weekend in Vegas
This vibrant and fruity cocktail is perfect for celebrating with friends in a lively setting.
- Super Bowl Sunday
Add a touch of sophistication to your game day with this classic cocktail.
- Celebrating a promotion
Toast to success with a drink that's as special and unique as your achievement.
- Rainy Sunday afternoon
Brighten up a gloomy day with the tropical flavors of a Singapore Sling.
Fun Facts
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The Singapore Sling was originally created as a gin-based cocktail that could be enjoyed by women in the early 1900s, as it was considered socially unacceptable for women to drink alcohol in public.
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The Raffles Hotel, where the Singapore Sling was invented, is a historic colonial-style hotel in Singapore that has hosted many famous guests, including writers like Rudyard Kipling and Ernest Hemingway.
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The cocktail's vibrant pink color comes from the combination of grenadine and Cherry Heering, making it visually appealing and perfect for Instagram-worthy photos.
Watch our bartenders mix it up with fun animations!