Ingredients: Served: Straight up: chilled, without ice. Drinkware: Hurricane glass. Method: Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into Hurricane glass. 30 ml gin, 15 ml cherry liqueur, 7.5 ml Cointreau, 7.5 ml DOM Bénédictine, 120 ml fresh pineapple juice, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 10 ml Grenadine, 1 dash Angostura bitters

**Singapore-Sling - Mixed Drink** Embark on a flavor journey to the Far East with the legendary **Singapore Sling**, a complex and fruity **Mixed Drink** that's a true icon of **Tropical** cocktails! This **Sweetened** **Tall Drink** is a intricate blend featuring **Gin**, cherry liqueur, **Orange Liqueur** (Cointreau), herbal DOM Bénédictine, tangy fresh **pineapple juice** and **lime juice**, a touch of grenadine, and a dash of **Angostura bitters**. It's a Symphony of flavors, resulting in a layered, refreshing, and utterly unique drink. **Shaken** and typically **Served Up** in a **Hurricane glass** or **Highball** style glass. **Ingredients:** * 30 ml gin * 15 ml cherry liqueur * 7.5 ml Cointreau * 7.5 ml DOM Bénédictine * 120 ml fresh pineapple juice * 15 ml fresh lime juice * 10 ml Grenadine * 1 dash Angostura bitters **Preparation:** 1. Chill your **Hurricane glass** or other **Tall Drink** glass. 2. In a **cocktail shaker**, combine the **gin**, cherry liqueur, Cointreau (**Orange Liqueur**), DOM Bénédictine, fresh **pineapple juice**, fresh **lime juice**, Grenadine, and **Angostura bitters**. 3. Fill the shaker generously with ice cubes. 4. **Shake well** until the shaker is frosty. 5. **Strain** the mixture into the chilled **Hurricane glass**. 6. Serve **Straight up**, without ice (though sometimes served with ice in modern versions). **Notes and Tips:** * The original recipe proportions are debated, but this version is the widely accepted IBA (International Bartenders Association) standard, aiming for balance. * Using *fresh* **pineapple juice** and **lime juice** is crucial for the vibrant, **Citrus** and **Tropical** flavors. * Garnish is key! A classic is a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry, adding to the **Tropical** aesthetic. * While the recipe calls for **Served Up**, you'll often find it served with ice in some bars, especially as a **Tall Drink** or **Highball**. Choose the style you prefer! **History or Origin:** The **Singapore Sling Mixed Drink** is famously attributed to bartender Ngiam Tong Boon at the Long Bar in the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, purportedly created in 1915. It was designed as a drink for ladies, hence its colorful appearance and slightly sweeter profile, allowing them to enjoy a conspicuous alcoholic beverage in public during a time when social etiquette frowned upon women drinking strong spirits. **Visual Description:** Served **Straight up** in a tall, curved **Hurricane glass** or **Highball**, the **Singapore Sling** is known for its beautiful pinkish-red color. It looks rich, inviting, and distinctly **Tropical**. Traditional garnishes like a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry complete its flamboyant presentation. **Conclusion:** For a complex, fruity, and historic **Mixed Drink** that embodies **Tropical** indulgence, the **Singapore Sling** is a fantastic choice. Its intricate blend of **Gin**, liqueurs, **Citrus**, and **Pineapple Juice**, **Shaken** and **Served Up** as a **Tall Drink**, offers a taste of classic mixology. Mix one up and enjoy a sip of history!