Singapore Sling
The Singapore Sling is a classic cocktail that originated in the early 20th century at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. It's made with a combination of gin, cherry brandy, pineapple juice, lime juice, and grenadine, and is known for its unique flavor. Here is a traditional recipe for making a Singapore Sling:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz cherry brandy
- 1/4 oz Cointreau or triple sec
- 1/4 oz DOM Bénédictine
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/4 oz grenadine
- Dash of Angostura bitters
- Maraschino cherry and a pineapple wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- In a shaker, combine the gin, cherry brandy, Cointreau or triple sec, DOM Bénédictine, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine and Angostura bitters.
- Shake well with ice and strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a cherry and a pineapple wedge.
- Enjoy your Singapore Sling!
Note: You can adjust the measurements according to your taste.
Also, Singapore sling is traditionally served with a long straw and a small flag on the pineapple wedge.