Singapore Sling

Singapore Sling

The Singapore Sling is a cocktail that was developed by Ngiam Tong Boon for the Raffles Hotel in Singapore in the early 20th century.

History

The Singapore Sling is often cited as an example of a classic cocktail. It was created around 1915 by Ngiam Tong Boon, a bartender working at the Long Bar in Raffles Hotel Singapore. The original recipe was lost and forgotten for several years, but was later recreated by the hotel based on the memories of former bartenders and written notes that they were able to discover.

Ingredients

The Singapore Sling is a smooth, slow, sweet cocktail with a complex flavor. The traditional recipe includes gin, Cherry Heering, Bénédictine, and pineapple juice, garnished with a slice of pineapple and a cherry.

Preparation

To make a Singapore Sling, the following steps are typically followed:

1. Pour gin, Cherry Heering, Bénédictine, and pineapple juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
2. Shake well.
3. Strain into a highball glass.
4. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry.

Variations

There are many variations of the Singapore Sling, the most common being the addition of grenadine and Angostura bitters. Some recipes also suggest muddling the pineapple in the glass for extra flavor.

In popular culture

The Singapore Sling has been referenced in many films and books, including the novels of Hunter S. Thompson and the film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

See also

• List of cocktails
• History of Singapore