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Shaken · one serving

Singapore Sling

A complex tropical gin sling layered with cherry, orange, herbal liqueur, pineapple, lime, grenadine, and bitters.

Short answer

Singapore Sling is a shaken cocktail made with gin, cherry liqueur, triple sec, bénédictine, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, and aromatic bitters. A complex tropical gin sling layered with cherry, orange, herbal liqueur, pineapple, lime, grenadine, and bitters. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassHurricane
LevelAdvanced
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1 serving

Singapore Sling ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Singapore Sling ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Cherry Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Triple Sec7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Bénédictine7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Pineapple Juice120 ml12 cl4.1 oz16 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Grenadine10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1.3 parts
Aromatic bitters1 dash

Garnish: Pineapple wedge and cocktail cherry

Method

How to make Singapore Sling

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a hurricane glass, prepare fresh ice, and cut a pineapple wedge with a cocktail cherry for garnish.

  2. 02

    Add the gin, cherry liqueur, triple sec, herbal liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, and bitters to a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until cold and lightly aerated by the pineapple juice.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled hurricane glass over fresh ice, leaving a small space below the rim.

  6. 06

    Garnish with the pineapple wedge and cocktail cherry, then serve immediately with a straw.

Tasting profile

What does Singapore Sling taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Singapore Sling questions

What is in a Singapore Sling?

Kokto’s build uses gin, cherry liqueur, triple sec, bénédictine, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Singapore Sling take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Singapore Sling prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a hurricane. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Singapore Sling alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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