Classic Singapore Sling Cocktail
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- 27 Sep 2022
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Prep: 3 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 3 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 1 cocktail
The Singapore sling is a classic gin cocktail that has enchanted drinkers for over a century. The popular story is that it was developed around 1915 by Ngiam Tong Boon at the Long Bar in Singapore's Raffles Hotel. Though its origin is debatable, it is a semisweet, sparkling fruity punch with a delightfully complex flavor.
Nearly every Singapore sling recipe is different, and few agree on the formula or ingredients for this famous cocktail. While many claim to be the "original" Raffles version, that recipe was apparently lost in the 1930s. To some extent, each version follows the gin sling formula of gin, citrus, sweetener, and soda. Many bartenders agree that Bénédictine is this sling's key ingredient and that liqueur's herbaceous flavor is essential to any good Singapore sling.
This recipe is one of the newer variations. Others include anything from pineapple juice to grenadine to orange liqueurs. Cocktail historians have also found older recipes that are equally intriguing. No matter how you mix up the Singapore sling, it is a fascinating drink that is well worth your time to explore.
"The Singapore sling is one of a few classic cocktails many have heard of, but few know exactly what it should taste like. In fact, no one really knows because there are multiple versions. I personally prefer the pineapple version with grenadine and Cointreau. When balanced properly, it tastes like a delicious grown-up Hawaiian Punch." —Tom Macy
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces gin
1 ounce Bénédictine Liqueur
1/2 ounce cherry liqueur
1 ounce lime juice
1/4 ounce simple syrup
2 ounces club soda
Lemon slice, for garnish
Maraschino cherry, for garnish
Steps to Make It
Gather the ingredients.
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In a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, pour the gin, Bénédictine, cherry liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup.
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