How to make a Singapore Sling, by Raffles Singapore’s bar manager

Since it was invented in the early 20th century, the Singapore Sling has become known as the island-state’s national drink. Pairing gin with fresh pineapple juice and zingy lime, this cocktail is the ideal tipple for a hot summer’s day. Or even a very rainy and cold day. Here, Raffles bar manager Damien Wee shows us how to make it perfectly.

How to make a Singapore Sling cocktail

‘It is such an honour for me to be able to hand-shake Singapore Slings for our international guests and Singaporeans alike, and continue the tradition of serving this legendary cocktail. It has become widely known as Singapore’s national cocktail and has been beloved worldwide since its invention over a century ago, in 1915, right here at Raffles. With every Singapore Sling we serve, we are preserving the spirit of its creator, Raffles bartender Ngiam Tong Boon, and carrying forward the cocktail’s rich heritage. True to its original recipe, the flavours are refreshing and tropical, making it a perfect choice all year round. And it is a truly special experience to enjoy a Sling at our restored Long Bar.’ Damien Wee

Ingredients

• 30ml Widges Dry Gin
• 10ml DOM Bénédictine
• 10ml Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
• 10ml Luxardo Cherry Sangue Morlacco
• 10ml Crawley’s Singapore Sling Grenadine
• A dash of Scrappy’s Spice Plantation Bitters
• 22.5ml fresh lime juice
• 60ml fresh pineapple juice

Method

1. Chill a 12oz glass with ice.
2. Combine all ingredients into a shaker with lots of ice.
3. Cap your shaker and give it a good vigorous shake for about 12 seconds.
4. Strain the cocktail into your chilled glass.
5. Garnish with a skewer of cherry and a pineapple wedge.

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