Singapore Sling

Gin, Cherry Heering, Bénédictine, Cointreau, pineapple, lime, grenadine, bitters, soda. Ngiam Tong Boon at Raffles Hotel, Singapore, 1915. A long tropical drink.

Ingredients

• London Dry Gin1½ ounces
• Cherry Heering½ ounce
• Bénédictine¼ ounce
• Cointreau¼ ounce
• Fresh Pineapple Juice1½ ounces
• Fresh Lime Juice½ ounce
• Grenadine¼ ounce
• Angostura Bitters1 dash
• Soda Water1 ounce
• Pineapple Wedge1 each
• Brandied Cherry1 each

Directions

Combine all ingredients except soda in a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice. Top with soda. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a brandied cherry.

Notes

The Raffles version became overrun with bad copies. This is the version closer to the original — fresh juices, real ingredients, balanced.