description Singapore Gin Sling Overview
The Singapore Sling is a gin-based cocktail associated with the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel in Singapore and bartender Ngiam Tong Boon, who is generally credited with creating it in the early twentieth century. The modern Raffles recipe combines gin, cherry liqueur, Bénédictine, citrus, pineapple juice, grenadine, bitters, and sparkling water. Served tall, it is a fruit-forward highball whose documented recipes have varied considerably over time.
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Where was the original Singapore Gin Sling invented?
The Singapore Sling was created by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon at the Long Bar inside the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. The historic Raffles Hotel, which opened in 1887, still serves this iconic cocktail to tourists today.
What are the main ingredients in a traditional Singapore Sling?
The modern Raffles Hotel recipe combines gin, cherry liqueur, Bénédictine, and fresh pineapple juice. It is traditionally finished with a dash of Angostura bitters and Cointreau to balance the sweet tropical flavors.
Why is fresh pineapple juice so important in a Singapore Sling?
Fresh pineapple juice provides the bulk of the liquid volume and gives the cocktail its signature frothy head when properly shaken. Using fresh juice prevents the drink from tasting artificially sweet, as the natural enzymes help bind the gin and the dense cherry liqueur together.
What does the Singapore Gin Sling taste like?
The cocktail is a complex, layered balance of sweet, sour, and fruity flavors with a strong botanical backbone from the gin. The cherry liqueur and Bénédictine add a rich, herbal sweetness that perfectly complements the sharp acidity of the fresh lime and pineapple juices.
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