Singapore Sling
A complex gin cocktail with cherry, herbs, citrus and pineapple.
Drink details
Glass
Hurricane Glass
Ice
No Ice
Method
Shaken
Strength
Medium
Servings
1
Carbonated
Yes
Recipe
Ingredients
Gin
30 ml
Cherry Heering
Cherry Sangue Morlacco
15 ml
Triple Sec
Cointreau
7.5 ml
Bénédictine
DOM
7.5 ml
Pineapple Juice
Fresh
120 ml
Lime Juice
Freshly squeezed
15 ml
Grenadine
10 ml
Angostura Bitters
1 dash
Garnish
Pineapple Wedge
1 piece
Maraschino Cherry
1 piece
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Shake all liquid ingredients with ice.
- 2
Strain into a Hurricane glass.
- 3
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry.
About the Singapore Sling
The Singapore Sling is a complex gin cocktail associated with Singapore's Raffles Hotel and dating to the early twentieth century. Its recipe combines gin with fruit, citrus, liqueurs and bitters to create a drink that is considerably more layered than its bright appearance suggests. Cherry and pineapple contribute fruit character, citrus provides acidity, and herbal ingredients add depth. The finished cocktail is aromatic, tropical and balanced between sweet, tart and botanical flavors.
What does a Singapore Sling taste like?
A Singapore Sling tastes fruity, citrusy and complex, with tropical pineapple and cherry notes supported by gin botanicals, herbal liqueur and aromatic bitters. Sweetness and acidity are both prominent, but a well-balanced version remains refreshing rather than syrupy.
Tips for making a Singapore Sling
Measure the ingredients carefully because the Singapore Sling contains several strongly flavored components that can easily fall out of balance. Use fresh citrus and pineapple juice when possible, shake thoroughly with ice, and strain or serve over fresh ice according to the recipe.
