Singapore Sling (Original)
De original 1915 recipe by Ngiam Tong Boon for Raffles Hotel, simple pass modern versions.
Wetin you need
- 30 mlGin
- 15 mlCherry Heering
- 8 mlBénédictine
- 15 mlLime Juice
- 90 mlSoda Water
- 1 dashAngostura Bitters
How to make am
- 1Add gin, Cherry Heering, Bénédictine, lime juice, and bitters into shaker with ice.
- 2Shake until e chill.
- 3Strain into ice-filled sling glass.
- 4Top with soda water.
Decoration
Cherry, pineapple wedge
Tools
Cocktail Shaker, Hawthorne Strainer, Jigger
Story
De original Singapore Sling na Ngiam Tong Boon, one bartender for Raffles Hotel Long Bar for Singapore create am around 1915. Dem design am as socially acceptable way wey ladies fit drink for public—e pink color resemble juice. De original recipe simple pass today own wey full of fruits, wey don evolve to attract tourists. De original Singapore Sling elegant pass e modern descendant—gin botanicals dey meet Cherry Heering rich sweetness, with Bénédictine wey dey add herbal depth and lime wey dey provide brightness. De soda dey stretch am into refreshing long drink wey perfect for tropical heat. Dis cocktail go appeal to those wey dey find authentic experience and anybody wey feel say modern Singapore Slings too sweet or complicated. E perfect for cocktail historians, gin enthusiasts, and anybody wey wan taste wetin colonials truly drink for Raffles. Pro Tips: Cherry Heering essential—other cherry liqueurs taste different. De original recipe na debate; dis version get historical support. Quality gin matter. Use fresh lime juice. De simpler ingredient list allow each component shine. Compare with modern version make you appreciate both.