Singapore Sling

Modern | Tiki | from Anders Erickson

The Singapore sling is a gin-based sling cocktail from Singapore. This long drink was reputed to have been developed in 1915 by Ngiam Tong Boon, a bartender at the Long Bar in Raffles Hotel, Singapore.

Original

Ingredients

Amount Ingredient Brand
1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4.5 oz / 112.5 ml Gin Tanglin Singapore
0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml Cherry Liqueur Cherry Heering
0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml Bénédictine Bénédictine DOM
0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml Triple Sec Luxardo Triplum
1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml Pineapple Juice  
0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml Fresh Lime Juice  
0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml Grenadine  
1 dash Bitters Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Notes

  • Method: Shaken
  • Pour: Double Strain
  • Glassware:
    • High Ball
    • Large Ice Spear
  • Garnish: Pineapple wedge, pineapple fronds and an umbrella
  • Special Prep: None

2.0

Ingredients

     
1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml Navy Strength Gin Tanglin Black Powder
1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml Cherry Liqueur Cherry Heering
0.25 oz / 6.5 ml 0.375 oz / 9.5 ml 0.5 oz / 12.5 ml 0.75 oz / 19 ml Bénédictine Bénédictine DOM
1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml Fresh Lime Juice  
1 dash Bitters Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1 oz / 25 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml Soda Water Topo Chico

Notes

  • Method: Shaken
  • Pour: Double Strain
  • Glassware:
    • High Ball
    • Large Ice Spear
  • Garnish: Lime wheel and a cocktail cherry
  • Special Prep: Strain cocktail into the glass and top with soda water.