A unique cocktail: the Singapore sling

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Each country has their meals or drinks, which she is proud. Singapore is no exception. Guests and locals can always enjoy the ancient national drink, a great alcoholic cocktail-the Singapore sling.

The story of the cocktail

The history of the drink originates from the first half of the last century. This wonderful taste of the cocktail appeared in the "long bar" of the hotel Raffles in Singapore. Cocktail "Singapore sling" has many legends, so he deserves to be considered the real wealth of this country.

One legend says that the cocktail was invented by bartender, whose name, Ngiam Tong boon. The fact that the "sling" is translated into Russian language as "commander". The drink, according to legend, was asked to prepare an officer to win the heart of his lady. The bartender, to conciliate the officer was able to be creative and created a wonderful drink which eventually became the national pride of Singapore.Singapore sling cocktail

Recipe cocktail "Singapore sling"

It has been almost 100 years since the day was created this drink. Today the original ingredients no one can say - with time its true, the recipe was lost. For this reason, even the cocktail "Singapore sling", which can be enjoyed in the "long bar" of the hotel, where it was created (Raffles), is a distant reminder of the true drink, the bartenders memory.

In General, in the drink "sling" key ingredients: water, gin and sugar. This cocktail "went further" because to content added some more ingredients.

The composition of the cocktail "Singapore sling" includes the following ingredients:

  • Gene (30 ml).
  • Cherry brandy (15 ml).
  • Pineapple juice (120 ml).
  • Lime Juice (15 ml).
  • Grenadine (10 ml).
  • Orange liqueur (7.5 ml).
  • Liqueur "Cointreau" and "Benedictine" (7.5 ml).
  • Cherry cocktail.
  • Ice Cubes.

Ingredients in cocktails quite a lot, but due to this it acquires its unique, refined taste. These components make the cocktail is deceptive. At first glance it may seem that the taste of this drink is delicate and sweet, but in fact after its use there is some bitterness, and the desire to try it again.cocktails with gin at home

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The Preparation of this drink is very simple and can be done by anyone. To start, you need to choose the right for cooking ingredients. To make cocktails with gin at home, you need some devices, and if not, then to make a drink will not work. To prepare the cocktail, "Sling", we need such devices:

  • Shaker.
  • Citrus Press.
  • Highball glass.
  • Strainer.

Preparation:

  1. In a shaker put ice cubes and pour all the remaining components.
  2. All of this should be thoroughly shaken through the strainer.
  3. When the liquid is poured into the glass and decorated with icing.

Singapore sling cocktail recipe

Tips for cooking

All the bartenders preparing this cocktail, use and recommend only all natural ingredients. It is very desirable to use the juices from the packs, even if they are very expensive. They can't compare with the fresh products of which have just been squeezed out the juice.

"Singapore sling" has a very unusual taste, despite the components included in its composition, it is a bit bitter, thanks to Gina and cherry stone and natural juices give tenderness to taste.

Singapore sling cocktail composition

Where you can try authentic Singapore sling

Cocktails with gin at home, of course, we need to prepare, but which is the real "Singapore sling"? This cocktail at home its occurrence is not uncommon, but it is also served in the aircraft from Singapore airlines. The drink can be enjoyed in any bar in Singapore, but there is no guarantee that it will be prepared exactly according to the old and true recipe, and the taste will be the same legendary and unique. In most bars offers only the counterpart of this cocktail, which, though similar to the original, but will not give all the faces unforgettable taste.

For those who want to not only overturned a few drinks, and plunge into the atmosphere of one of the oldest hotels in the Southeast Asian region, you need to go to the "long bar" in the hotel "Raffles". Only in this place you can enjoy the unique taste of this cocktail, especially in the wicker armchairs of the bar, where the drink was born.


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