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A gin cocktail regarded as the direct historical precursor to the Singapore Sling, containing gin, cherry brandy, Bénédictine, lime juice, Angostura, and orange bitters.
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What is a Straits Sling?
A Straits Sling is a gin cocktail regarded as the direct historical precursor to the Singapore Sling. Its listed ingredients include gin, cherry brandy, Bénédictine, lime juice, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters.
What spirits are in a Straits Sling?
The cocktail is built around gin, cherry brandy, and Bénédictine. Lime juice and two types of bitters, Angostura and orange bitters, provide acidity and aromatic bitterness.
Is the Straits Sling the same drink as the Singapore Sling?
No, it is described as the direct historical precursor to the Singapore Sling. The two names are connected historically, but the Straits Sling is identified by its own gin, cherry brandy, Bénédictine, lime, and bitters formulation.
What does a Straits Sling taste like?
Its flavor combines gin with cherry brandy and the herbal sweetness of Bénédictine. Lime juice adds sharpness, while Angostura and orange bitters add bitter and citrus-aromatic notes.
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