Recreate The Singapore Sling Recipe At Home Using These Simple Steps; Tips For Beginners Included
Laced with herbal undertones that complement fruity profiles – the Singapore sling is a cocktail that finds a place amongst bar classics. With its early origins attributed to the 20th century, the pink coloured drink captures tropical essence with vintage mixological techniques. Easily adaptable to personal preferences, the versatile drink can be tailored to suit various palates – thanks to easily available ingredients that comprise the drink’s foundational structure. Often promoted as a ladies’ drink at the time of its creation, it mirrored the visual appearance of an expertly decorated mocktail – as a way of enabling social acceptance.
Singapore Sling Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients [Serves 2]
- 25 ml gin
- 10 ml Benedectine
- 10 ml orange-flavoured liqueur
- 10 ml cherry liqueur
- 30 ml pineapple juice
- 15 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 dash orange bitters
- Club soda, to top up
- Maraschino cherry, for garnish
- Pineapple wedge, for garnish
Method
- Combine the gin, liqueurs, pineapple juice, Benedectine, bitters and lime juice in an ice-filled shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well combined and chilled.
- Strain into a hurricane glass before topping up with club soda.
- Garnish with the wedge of pineapple and cherry before serving.
Key Tips To Make The Perfect Singapore Sling At Home
- Due to the number of components involved in making the cocktail, it is crucial that each ingredient must be measured with precision, using a jigger.
- Fresh juices make all the difference – avoid canned ones since chances of dull flavours or concentrated, singular profiles are higher.
- Avoid skipping traditional garnishes meant for the cocktail since they provide aroma and texture, aside from being visual elements.
- Sticking to high-quality core ingredients make all the difference – opt for a London dry gin, if possible and steer clear of low-cost substitutes.
- If you find the cocktail too sweet to taste, adjust the amount of lime juice used in the blend or use a smaller quantity of fruit juice.
*Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.
