Teresa's Recipes
Singapore Sling
Dive into the exotic flavors of the Orient with the Singapore Sling, a vibrant and refreshing cocktail that beautifully captures the essence of its city of origin, Singapore. This tropical drink is a symphony of sweet, tangy, and slightly bitter notes, all harmoniously blended together. It's not just a cocktail, it's a taste adventure!
Ingredients
- As needed Ice cubes
- 1 oz Gin
- 0.5 oz Cherry Brandy
- 0.25 oz Cointreau
- 0.25 oz Benedictine
- 2 oz Pineapple Juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 dash Grenadine
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- A splash Club Soda
- 1 (for garnish) Maraschino Cherry
- 1 (for garnish) Pineapple Slice
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 1
- Dish Type: Drink
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Carbs: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Sugar: 10g
Instructions
- Chill a highball glass by filling it with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, cherry brandy, Cointreau, Benedictine, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, and bitters.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for about 10 seconds to ensure all the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Empty the ice from your highball glass and strain the cocktail mixture into it.
- Top up the drink with a splash of club soda for a bit of fizz.
- Finish off your Singapore Sling by garnishing with a maraschino cherry and a pineapple slice. Serve immediately and enjoy the taste of tropical paradise.
Tips
- For an authentic touch, consider adding a dash of homemade grenadine instead of the store-bought version. It's simple to make by simmering equal parts of pomegranate juice and sugar until it thickens into a syrup.
- If you prefer your cocktails less sweet, feel free to adjust the amount of pineapple juice and grenadine to taste.