For the last few months, bloggers such as Lifecruiser conduct an international cocktail party where writers highlight a notable drink from their travels or experiences. With a recent visit to Singapore Zoo, this month's drinks takes to the steamy climes of south-east Asia.
The Singapore Sling was famously introduced at the luxurious Raffles Hotel in the early 1900s and where it is still available today for an eye-watering price over US$20). Many other bars around also offer the almost sickly sweet cocktail at a lower price but without the colonial ambiance.
It is made with two measures of gin and a measure of cherry brandy, mixed with a measure of lime juice, half measures of Benedictine and Cointreau and a generous half measure of Grenadine. Add a dash of bitters, fill with pineapple juice and garnish with the traditional pineapple and cherry.
So a hearty cheers to all at this month's cocktail party.
Other Drinks of the Month
Pisco Sour
Chimay Beer
Becherovka
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Drinks Around the World: Singapore Sling
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9 comments:
Now that's a drink right up my alley!
Looks divine:)
It's got the best name of all the drinks I've seen so far.
We are so lame. When we were in Singapore, we didn't go to Raffles for a Singapore Sling. We had been traveling for awhile and we were too cheap. But I wish that we would have bit the bullet. It is the little things in life that you remember.
So $40 of our budget would have been used...We would have had bragging rights for years to come:)
@marina: You'd probably like it more than me.
@anil: Great marketing name
@daveanddeb: I went through the same question. It is way overpriced but one of those things that you do.
Oh, I agree with that: super name of it and what a color. Looks yummy and I'm sure it is too! I have to note down this one too, if we ever go to South East Asia as we have been talking about earlier....
Singapore Sling sounds like something I could get in to! Sounds like you may need to be careful drinking too many of these.
@vodka dave: If you had too many, you'd suffer from sugar poisoning...
I've heard of a Singapore Sling for ages, never knew what was in one. Thanks.
@gypsy nester: You should try to make one at home. If you ever get to Singapore, make sure you go to Raffles and have a Sling - a special experience.
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