Singapore Sling

Ah, my intrepid explorers of the cocktail cosmos, let us embark on a journey to the exotic crossroads of the East, where mystery and tradition blend as seamlessly as the ingredients in our glass. The Singapore Sling, a concoction so storied and seductive, it whispers of sultry nights, of whispered secrets in the opulent shadow of the Raffles Hotel, a drink that dresses your palate in silk and spice.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) gin, as clear and stirring as the call of the orient.
• 1/2 oz (15 ml) cherry liqueur, a ruby elixir, the essence of forbidden fruit.
• 1/4 oz (7.5 ml) Cointreau, the whisper of citrus groves under a full moon.
• 1/4 oz (7.5 ml) Benedictine, the herbal hymn of ancient monasteries.
• 4 oz (120 ml) pineapple juice, the golden nectar of tropical dreams.
• 1/2 oz (15 ml) lime juice, freshly squeezed, the zest of adventure.
• 1/3 oz (10 ml) grenadine, the sweet blush of dawn on the horizon.
• A dash of Angostura bitters, the spice of life, a drop of the exotic.
• Ice, the silent foundation upon which empires are built.
• Club soda, a splash of effervescence, the sparkle of the stars in an eastern sky.
• A cherry and a slice of pineapple, for garnish, the jewels in the crown of our creation.

Directions

1. In a shaker that has known more stories than the walls of the Forbidden City, combine gin, cherry liqueur, Cointreau, Benedictine, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, and bitters over ice, as if orchestrating the union of a thousand different worlds.
2. Shake with the passion of a monsoon, until the mixture becomes as cool and enigmatic as a rainforest at midnight.
3. Strain into a glass tall and proud, a monument to the mysteries it contains.
4. Top with a whisper of club soda, the effervescent secret to eternal youth.
5. Garnish with a cherry and a slice of pineapple, the final flourish, a tribute to the abundance of the islands.

Tips

• The selection of gin is a journey; choose one that complements the complexity of the other ingredients, a spirit adventurous and bold.
• Pineapple juice is the heart of this libation; ensure it’s fresh, for it carries the soul of the tropics.
• The balance of sweet and sour, of spice and smoothness, is a delicate dance; taste and adjust, for the perfect Singapore Sling is a personal journey.

Calories & Alcohol

In our closing, my dear patrons of the poetic and the profound, the Singapore Sling is not merely a cocktail; it is an odyssey, a liquid tapestry that weaves together the essence of continents, a bridge between the mysteries of the East and the spirit of adventure.

As we lower the lanterns on this evening of exotic exploration, let it be known that this vessel of intrigue and allure contains approximately 287 calories, with an alcohol content that gracefully pirouettes at about 1.8 standard drinks (2.3 AU). A modest toll for passage through the gates of the garden of earthly delights.