Singapore Sling Recipe

When you see this name in the cocktail section of the menu card, you might not want to consider it! But trust me you are truly missing something exquisite as the Singapore sling is one of the best creations among cocktails! To mention a short history of the drink, it was created by a bartender by the name Ngiam Tong Boon in a hotel in Singapore. Thus, it goes by the country's name and it is said that the recipe for this cocktail is very different when it is made outside Singapore. It is a gin cocktail and consists of a unique blend of all the ingredients to give a slightly sour and bitter taste of the alcohol. Along with the various alterations made in the Singapore sling recipe right since 1915, which was when it was made, there are a few recipes for this tropical drink mentioned in the next paragraphs.

Singapore Sling Drink Recipe

The reason this Singapore sling recipe is so popular all across the globe is because, the authenticity of it is maintained for so many years. Even though the original recipe is still served to its guests, there are other beverages and drinks recipes which are very different versions of the Singapore sling. This one of the cocktail recipes can be made by shaking as well as simply blending the ingredients in the normal fashion. The Singapore sling is one of the most well-known party cocktail recipes which can be served in evening, pool, beach or even regular formal parties. To find out what these unique alternatives for the Singapore sling along with its original are, read into the coming up paragraphs and enjoy!

Original Singapore Sling Recipe
This is the authentic tropical drink recipe which was created in the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. Initially the sling was a drink which was not considered as a cocktail, but later when non alcoholic drinks like syrups and juices were added to it, it was named under cocktails. Therefore the magic of Singapore Sling started from the recipe mentioned below.

Ingredients

• 30 ml gin
• 15 ml Heering Cherry Liqueur
• 7.5 ml DOM Benedictine
• 7.5 ml Cointreau
• 15 ml lime juice
• 120 ml pineapple juice
• A dash Angostura bitters
• 10 ml grenadine

Directions

Add all the ingredients mentioned above in exactly the same measures to a cocktail shaker and give it a nice shake. You will never be able to keep that lovely red colored drink away from your lips! Truly one of the best cocktails I have ever enjoyed!

Singapore Sling Slush
This is a variation from the original Singapore sling recipe and is altered as per one's personal choice and taste. You too can make a few changes in this recipe if desired.

Ingredients

• 2 cups gin
• ½ cup cherry brandy liqueur
• ½ cup cherry juice
• ½ cup grenadine syrup
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 2½ cups pineapple juice
• 1 can frozen pink lemonade concentrate
• 4 cups water
• ½ cup white sugar
• 30 maraschino cherries

Directions

In a large container, add sugar and water and dissolve it so that you can add the rest of the ingredients. Then add the grenadine and all the juices, cherry brandy, gin and the lemonade concentrate to stir the mixture well. Refrigerate this for about 24 hours in the freezer and then serve the slush in a glass with lime soda. You can add a fresh cherry on the top! Excellent choice for the summer cocktails to be served.

With these amazing Singapore sling recipes put together just for you, I am sure you are dying to try out right away! So, make a plan, get dressed and treat your taste buds with this stylish yet traditional cocktail drink.