singapore sling

12 Pinches
Renton, WA
Updated on Mar 21, 2015

There are several variations of this cocktail, and this one is said to be the original. The Singapore Sling was first developed about 1915 by a bartender at a bar at Raffles Hotel in Singapore. The recipe had been lost for years. But when written notes of the original recipe were later found, the original Singapore Sling recipe was able to be recreated (especially with the added help of memories from former Raffles bartenders). With a deep pink color, the cocktail was originally intended as a lady’s drink. But it’s a smooth, sweet cocktail with a complex flavor that everyone can enjoy.

prep time 5 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce gin
  • 1/2 ounce heering (cherry brandy)
  • 1/4 ounce cointreau
  • 1/4 ounce benedictine
  • 1/3 ounce grenadine
  • 4 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 dash angostura bitters
  • - ice cubes
  • 1 small pineapple wedge, for garnish
  • 1 large maraschino cherry, for garnish

How To Make singapore sling

  • Step 1
    Place gin, heering, Cointreau, Benedictine, grenadine, pineapple juice, lime juice and bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake well.
  • Step 2
    Strain into a highball or tall Collins glass. Garnish with the pineapple and cherry, and serve with a straw.

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Culture: Asian
Category: Cocktails
Ingredient: Alcohol

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