The Singapore Sling is a world-famous cocktail born at the Long Bar in Singapore’s Raffles Hotel in the early 1900s. It’s a tall, refreshing drink that blends gin, cherry liqueur, citrus juice, and a touch of sweetness for a fruity, tropical flavor with a gentle kick. With its deep pink color and balanced taste, it’s both elegant and easy to enjoy — a drink that feels like a vacation in a glass.
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1½ ounces gin
½ ounce cherry liqueur (such as Cherry Heering)
¼ ounce Cointreau
¼ ounce Benedictine liqueur
4 ounces pineapple juice
½ ounce lime juice (freshly squeezed)
⅓ ounce grenadine
A dash of Angostura bitters
Ice cubes
Pineapple slice and maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions:
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Mix the Ingredients:
Add gin, cherry liqueur, Cointreau, Benedictine, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, and a dash of bitters into a cocktail shaker. -
Shake Well:
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mix and create a frothy texture from the pineapple juice. -
Serve:
Strain into a tall glass filled with ice. -
Garnish:
Add a pineapple slice and maraschino cherry for the classic tropical look.
Flavor Notes:
This cocktail has layers of taste — the gin’s botanicals blend beautifully with the sweetness of cherry and grenadine, the tang of citrus, and the tropical notes of pineapple. The Benedictine adds a subtle herbal depth that keeps it interesting with every sip.
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 260
Carbohydrates: 27g
Sugar: 23g
Alcohol: 18g
Tips:
You can adjust the sweetness by adding less grenadine or using fresh pineapple juice instead of bottled.
If you don’t have Benedictine, use a small splash of honey syrup or herbal liqueur for a similar hint.
Chill the glass before serving to keep the drink crisp and refreshing longer.
For a lighter version, top with a splash of soda water.
A Singapore Sling is festive, colorful, and perfect for warm evenings, holiday gatherings, or when you want a taste of the tropics at home.
