Fruity · disputed pin
Singapore Sling
Gin, cherry, pineapple, citrus, bitters. Fruit-forward sling; history is a mess.
Fruit
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
standard~14% ABVginshake
Glass
hurricane or collins
Ice
cubes
Garnish
pineapple, cherry
Time
3 min
Kit: shaker, jigger, strainer
Would you…
Order this
Make this at home
Spec
Common modern fruit sling
- Gin30 ml
- Cherry Heering15 ml
- Bénédictine7.5 ml
- Cointreau / triple sec7.5 ml
- Pineapple juice60 ml
- Lime juice15 ml
- Grenadine5 ml
- Angostura bitters1 dash
- Soda water (optional)20 ml
Shake gin, cherry, Bénédictine, pineapple, lime, Cointreau and bitters. Strain long.
Bar note: Most versions are sweeter than the likely original.
Ask the bartender: “What spec is this — tourist or drier house?”
Raffles Hotel, Singapore, early 20th c.
Pin is the common pink-fruit bar version.
Nearby on the wheel
