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Singapore Sling Recipe (Iconic Cocktail from The Raffles Hotel)

Published 26/10/2014, updated 19/07/2020 42 Comments

3 Singapore Sling Recipes! Singapore Sling is the stuff of legends, created in The Long Bar at Raffles Hotel, Singapore.
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Singapore Sling
Singapore Sling
Singapore Sling

Singapore Sling – an iconic name in cocktail folklore and probably one of the most messed around, messed up and bastardised drinks in mixology history.

I make this live on “Simply Singapore”, a YouTube live series I used to run; complete with a shaker mishap! Scroll down to the recipe to watch the video.

As much as I love history, I shan’t bore you to death with the how, the who, the when, the what if and the “are-you-sure?” of Sling legend, because let’s face it, no one really knows. A lot of what you read about the Singapore Sling is conjecture, at best.

The one thing that we all do agree on is that it was probably created by Ngiam Tong Boon, a bartender at The Long Bar, Raffles Hotel (image below), either in the very early 20th century or the very, very late 19th century.

The Singapore Sling – what’s in a name?

Some say it was originally called the Gin Sling. Others say it was known as The Straits Sling (the Straits of Singapore being the body of water surrounding northern Singapore). Whatever it may have been, the original Sling bears only a slight resemblance to the current signature drink sold at The Long Bar.

The Raffles Hotel, Singapore
The majestic Raffles Hotel

The Long Bar, Raffles Hotel

Enough background knowledge? As mentioned in the Margarita post, I spent a whole lot of time in The Long Bar, munching on peanuts, chatting up bartenders and belting out the odd song or two with the live band when I could be persuaded. But more importantly, honing my craft as an expert in The Singapore Sling, and ya know nothing beats experience!

I’ve had good, I’ve had bad and I’ve had downright ugly!

So, I hear you ask, what goes in the damn drink then? Well, the original sling, and I use that phrase lightly, had gin, cherry brandy, D.O.M. Bénédictine, some sort of bitters, lime juice and some water.

Somewhere along the line, pineapple juice went in the mix to add sweetness to the drink, which might explain its popularity with the ladies and it becoming quite the fashionable ladies’ drink for a while.

Singapore Sling
Singapore Sling

I still have a handwritten recipe from a bartender I was friendly with. He used to go easy on the juice, and didn’t top it up with soda, giving you more of a hit with each sip.

I shall be sharing with you this particular recipe as well. It’s very similar to the one from The Long Bar which is printed on cards and displayed at every table on its premises.

Cricket Club Sling

Then there is also the Singapore Cricket Club Singapore Sling or the Cricket Club Sling. Another favourite place of mine – to watch cricket, exhibition tennis matches and of course, The (old) Singapore Sevens.

Once again, using my sheer powers of persuasion, I got this ancient looking bartender to cough up, ok, bad phrase, to hand over, his so called secret recipe, although I’m thinking not so secret because in researching this post I came across the exact recipe a few times on the Web.

The story goes that 2 members of the Cricket Club mixed their own Sling when they were refused the drink at the bar because it wasn’t in keeping with the high standards of the club!

With the CC recipe, you have equal portions of 3 spirits, lime juice, bitters and soda water. I think this very basic and simpler recipe is important because it gives us a glimpse of what the original, unadulterated Singapore Sling might have been like.

Cricket Club Sling
This delicious drink is made with D.O.M. Bénédictine

What does the Singapore Sling taste like?

Singapore Sling leans towards sweet, given the amount of pineapple juice in it. With so many liqueurs in it, there are so many flavours and aromas at play, every sip is a real treat to the senses! Fruity and herbal at the same time. You have to drink it to believe it and truly enjoy the delights a real Singapore Sling has to offer!

Here’s your chance to make the real thing!

And, you can read more about D.O.M. Bénédictine as well as try out other DOM Benedictine cocktails by clicking on the images below:

  • DOM BENEDICTINE
    D.O.M. Bénédictine
  • Cointreau and Orange with DOM Benedictine
    Cointreau and Orange with DOM Benedictine
  • The Benediction, DOM Benedictine Cocktail
    The Benediction

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Singapore Sling

Singapore Sling

3 Singapore Sling Recipes! Singapore Sling is the stuff of legends, created in The Long Bar at Raffles Hotel, Singapore.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Singaporean
Keyword: cocktails, singapore recipes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Azlin Bloor

Equipment

  • Cocktail Mixer would be handy

Ingredients

Raffles Hotel Singapore Sling Recipe

  • 30 ml Gin
  • 15 ml Cherry Heering (or any cherry brandy liqueur)
  • 7.5 ml D.O.M. Bénédictine
  • 7.5 ml Cointreau
  • 100 ml Pineapple Juice
  • 15 ml Lime Juice
  • 10 ml Grenadine
  • 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
  • sparkling/soda water to top up
  • handful ice cubes
  • garnish with a slice of pineapple and cherry

Singapore Sling Recipe 2 (Alex’s)

  • 40 ml Gin
  • 15 ml Cherry Brandy (any good brand will do)
  • 10 ml D.O.M. Bénédictine
  • 10 ml Cointreau
  • 100 ml Pineapple Juice
  • 15 ml Lime Juice
  • 10 ml Grenadine
  • 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters
  • handful ice cubes
  • garnish with a slice of pineapple

Singapore Cricket Club Singapore Sling

  • 30 ml Gin
  • 30 ml Cherry Heering
  • 30 ml D.O.M. Bénédictine
  • 30 ml lime juice
  • 30 ml sparkling/soda water
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • small handful ice cubes

Instructions

Raffles Hotel Singapore Sling Recipe

  • Mix everything up in a shaker, shake it up and pour over a tall glass filled with ice. Top up with sparkling water (soda water/club soda). I’ve had this served many a time, without the water, just enough ice to fill the glass up, which amounts to the same thing, just no fizz.

Singapore Sling Recipe 2 (Alex’s)

  • Shake everything (not the pineapple slice) up in a shaker and pour into a glass, without ice. I love large Martini glasses for this.

Singapore Cricket Club Singapore Sling

  • Fill a small glass up with the ice cubes, pour all the ingredients over the ice, stir to mix and serve as is. Be warned, this is strong stuff!

Notes

Nutrition is based on The Raffles Hotel Sling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Aaichi Savali says

    26/08/2017 at 2:56 pm

    It looks absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Azlin Bloor says

      26/08/2017 at 4:40 pm

      Thank you, it sure is!

      Reply
  2. Charles Grant says

    25/08/2017 at 12:06 pm

    This is great, thank you. I’ll make the wife one of the pineapple juice one and myself the other.

    Reply
    • Azlin Bloor says

      26/08/2017 at 4:39 pm

      Thank you Charles, let me know what you both think!

      Reply
  3. Gary Woods says

    23/08/2017 at 5:18 pm

    Great stuff once again. I’ll try all of them and let you know what I think!

    Reply
    • Azlin Bloor says

      23/08/2017 at 5:31 pm

      Lol, not all at once? I look forward to your thoughts!

      Reply
  4. Peter Quinn says

    17/08/2017 at 3:08 pm

    Wonderful stuff! I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post, and many thanks for the recipes!

    Reply
    • Azlin Bloor says

      26/08/2017 at 4:40 pm

      A pleasure, thank you Peter!

      Reply
  5. reena santos says

    23/07/2016 at 2:14 am

    Wow this is really great,looks so tempting. Thanks for sharing I want to try this.

    Reply
  6. Cathy Mini says

    20/07/2016 at 3:25 pm

    These all look so good! I might have to try these at some point.

    Reply
  7. Lisa Rios says

    20/07/2016 at 11:57 am

    Singapore Sling, I have never heard of that before, but sounds like a wonderful treat for cocktail lovers. It is quiet interesting that you could try out different versions of the same & I like the history around it too!

    Reply
    • Azlin Bloor says

      20/07/2016 at 1:07 pm

      Thank you Lisa, I love giving a story to my recipes and posts!

      Reply
  8. Martina Williams says

    20/07/2016 at 11:02 am

    This is my type of cocktail! I didn’t hear it about it before but from the ingredients list I can take that it’s very yummy!

    Reply
    • Azlin Bloor says

      20/07/2016 at 1:07 pm

      Glad to hear it!

      Reply
  9. Marielle Altenor says

    19/07/2016 at 6:12 pm

    I love a good cocktail! It’s been a while because I’m still breastfeeding. Soon as I’m done I’m going to have tons of cocktails such as this.

    Reply
    • Azlin Bloor says

      20/07/2016 at 10:44 am

      It certainly is awesome!

      Reply
  10. Marcy Robison says

    19/07/2016 at 12:57 pm

    I love that you shared some history about this drink, it’s fun to have some backstory. It looks really good!

    Reply
    • Azlin Bloor says

      20/07/2016 at 10:45 am

      It sure is, thank you!

      Reply
  11. Eileen Kelly says

    19/07/2016 at 6:02 am

    I have always heard of this but never knew what the ingredients were to make the cocktail. Such a pretty drink and a great one for a fun night cocktail party

    Reply
  12. Dawn McAlexander says

    18/07/2016 at 2:08 pm

    There are so many great mixed drinks out there that I have been wanting to try. The Singapore Sling is one of them. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  13. Mardene Carr says

    18/07/2016 at 11:59 am

    Sounds pretty interesting. I am not a fan of liquor so not very familiar with all of this

    Reply
  14. Life as a Convert says

    18/07/2016 at 4:30 am

    I don’t drink alcohol, but I like how you gave the history to go along with it.

    Reply
  15. Lalia Frolick says

    18/07/2016 at 2:45 am

    Alcohol isn’t my thing, but I do know a fellow mama who would LOVE this. I’ll have to share this recipe with her!

    Reply
  16. Berlin says

    18/07/2016 at 12:19 am

    Something nice and refreshing to serve on a weekend night out with girls. Best paired with lots of stories and girl bonding.

    Reply
  17. Enricoh Alfonzo says

    17/07/2016 at 9:29 pm

    the perfect thirst qunecher. this looks amazing
    I would love to try it. thanks.

    Reply
  18. Ana De- Jesus says

    17/07/2016 at 8:55 pm

    OOh it looks so refreshing, I have never tried it before but if it agrees with my medication I would be game for it!

    Reply
  19. Elizabeth O. says

    17/07/2016 at 5:45 pm

    It’s an easy mix and it’s perfect for parties and gatherings during the summer. And although I don’t really drink alcoholic beverages, it would be nice to be able to prepare this for my friends!

    Reply
  20. Anna nuttall says

    17/07/2016 at 5:20 pm

    Sound like my kind of cocktail – bottom up!

    Reply
  21. oana79 says

    17/07/2016 at 4:00 pm

    Cocktails equal sophistication in my mind, these look so very glam!

    Reply
  22. Liz Mays says

    17/07/2016 at 3:23 pm

    Based on the ingredients, I’m pretty sure this would sit well with me. I love a delicious cocktail like that! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Courtney Gillard says

    17/07/2016 at 5:47 am

    Oh, this drink looks so delicious. I think this is perfect for a party at home. Will try this recipe.

    Reply
  24. Ali says

    17/07/2016 at 12:48 am

    I love trying different cocktails. This one looks fabulous! I’ll have to try it!

    Reply
  25. Amer Phils says

    17/07/2016 at 12:15 am

    What a pretty drink! It looks so good too. Anything that has pineapple is delish!

    Reply
  26. Amy Jones says

    16/07/2016 at 9:14 pm

    This is such a great cocktail, I love the colors! need to make this someday

    Reply
  27. Karlyn Cruz says

    16/07/2016 at 2:32 pm

    I like these drinks! I am so sure these are all perfect for a party!

    Reply
  28. Nicole Escat says

    16/07/2016 at 10:07 am

    I like this drink, this is perfect for our all girls night out! My best friends will love this!

    Reply
  29. Melanie Smith says

    16/07/2016 at 6:58 am

    Those drinks looks really good. I will try it on saturday night.

    Reply
  30. michelle mink says

    16/07/2016 at 6:07 am

    I don’t drink but the colors in the drinks are really pretty. I wouldn’t mind playing bartender for my friends though.

    Reply
  31. Agnes Dela Cruz says

    16/07/2016 at 2:12 am

    I can’t wait for tomorrow and enjoy this recipe drink with my friends. The recipe is for keeps.

    Reply
  32. Carol Cassara says

    16/07/2016 at 12:22 am

    Yes, such a famous beverage. I used to have them back in the day, but haven’t in a very long time. You have inspired me!

    Reply
  33. tara pittman says

    15/07/2016 at 7:11 pm

    Such yummy looking drinks. Love the history facts too.

    Reply
    • Azlin Bloor says

      15/07/2016 at 8:25 pm

      Thank you Tara, they are lovely!

      Reply

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