Singapore Sling

Sweet, rich cherry brandy cut through by zesty citrus and finished with delicious gin botanicals: the Singapore Sling is one of the great cocktails, although arguments over its exact recipe exist.

Singapore Sling

Ingredients

Serves:

1

  • 25mlLondon Dry Gin

  • 25mlCherry Brandy

  • 5mlBenedictine

  • 25mlLemon Juice

  • 10mlGrenadine

1.9 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

  • 1 x Tall glass

  • 1 x Cocktail shaker

  • 1 x Jigger

  • 1 x Ice

  • 1 x Strainer

Method

  • Pour

    Using a jigger, measure 25ml of London Dry Gin, 25ml cherry brandy, 5ml of benedictine, 25ml of lemon juice and 10ml of grenadine into a cocktail shaker.

  • Mix

    Shake the mixture vigorously until the surface of the cocktail shaker feels chilled.

    Using a cocktail strainer, strain into a tall glass.

  • Grab a bite

    Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption.

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