description Singapore Sling Overview
The Singapore Sling is a gin-based cocktail created by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon at the Long Bar of the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, with origins typically dated to around 1915. The drink blends gin with cherry liqueur, Bénédictine, Cointreau, pineapple juice, lime juice, and a dash of Angostura bitters, producing a layered, fruity beverage with a pinkish hue. It became a widely recognized tropical cocktail and remains closely associated with its place of origin, where it continues to be served.
help Singapore Sling FAQ
Who created the Singapore Sling?
The Singapore Sling is traditionally credited to bartender Ngiam Tong Boon at the Long Bar in Singapore's Raffles Hotel. Its origins are usually dated to around 1915.
What is in a classic Singapore Sling?
The drink typically combines gin, cherry liqueur, Bénédictine, Cointreau, pineapple juice, lime juice, and bitters or grenadine. Recipes vary, so a modern bar's version may not use exactly the same proportions.
Why is the Singapore Sling associated with Raffles Hotel?
The Long Bar at Raffles Hotel is the cocktail's most famous historical home. The hotel helped turn the drink into an international symbol of Singapore's early twentieth-century cocktail culture.
Is a Singapore Sling strong or sweet?
It is usually a long, fruit-forward drink with gin as its base, so it tastes sweeter and more refreshing than a dry gin cocktail. Pineapple juice and cherry liqueur give it much of its recognizable profile.
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