Cocktail
Singapore Sling
How to make a Singapore Sling - the exotic gin cocktail with cherry liqueur, pineapple juice and Benedictine. The classic recipe from the Raffles Hotel.
7 minPrep time
advancedDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Singapore Sling is an exotic gin cocktail that was invented around 1915 in the legendary Raffles Hotel in Singapore. With cherry liqueur, pineapple juice and a wealth of flavors, it is fruity, complex and colorful. A drink with history that still conjures up a holiday mood in the glass.
Instructions
- Add gin, cherry liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice and Cointreau to the shaker.
- Add a dash of Angostura Bitters.
- Shake vigorously with ice until foam forms.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cocktail cherry and serve.
Garnish: Pineapple wedge and cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Shake the pineapple juice vigorously - this creates the typical fine foam crown that characterizes the Singapore Sling.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the Singapore Sling invented?
The Singapore Sling was created around 1915 in the Long Bar of the Raffles Hotel in Singapore and remains its signature drink to this day.
Does Benedictine belong in a Singapore Sling?
The original recipe contains a splash of Benedictine alongside Cherry Heering. Many modern versions leave it out or use Cointreau for the sweetness.
Why is the drink a little more advanced?
With its many ingredients and the balance needed between sweetness, acidity and fruit, the Singapore Sling requires a bit more experience when mixing.
Ingredients
- Gin3 cl
- Cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering)1.5 cl
- Pineapple juice12 cl
- Fresh lime juice1.5 cl
- Cointreau0.75 cl
- Angostura Bitters1 dash
