Singapore Sling
A complex gin highball layered with cherry, citrus, herbal liqueurs, and sparkling length.
Base spirit
Gin
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
The Singapore Sling mixes gin, cherry liqueur, Benedictine, citrus, and soda into a tall, aromatic drink with layered fruit and herbal tones. Its structure ranges from dry to sweet depending on ratios, but the profile stays effervescent and tropical‑leaning. Proper versions prioritize balance rather than sugary punch‑bowl sweetness.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 1.5 oz gin
- • 0.5 oz cherry liqueur
- • 0.25 oz Benedictine
- • 0.5 oz lime juice
- • 1 oz pineapple juice
- • Soda water
- • Pineapple frond
- • Cherry
Did you know?
“Developed at Singapore’s Raffles Hotel, the drink gained notoriety after post‑WWII travel journalism framed it as a symbol of exotic colonial‑era luxury.”
Source:PunchDrink archives; Smuggler’s Cove
Bartender's Note
Use fresh pineapple juice for depth even if the original spec didn’t include it.
How to make the Singapore Sling
- 1Shake all ingredients except soda.
- 2Strain into ice‑filled highball.
- 3Top with soda.
- 4Garnish.
