Sometimes dubbed the country's national drink, talented bartenders have given this tipple creative spins to cater to the modern imbibers
While our buzzy bar scene offers everything from classic to experimental cocktails, one drink we can really be proud of is the Singapore Sling, which originated at the Raffles Hotel Singapore in 1915.
Dreamt up by Hainanese bartender Ngiam Tong Boon when it was socially unacceptable for women to drink in public, its pink hue (from the cherry liqueur) passed it off as a fruit juice and made it a runaway hit.
Fast forward to the present, we’re still enjoying this local invention—albeit with a few tweaks—at some of our favourite drinking dens. Here are five versions to try:
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1. Nutmeg & Clove
Showcasing Singapore’s colourful history through cocktails, the team has come up with an inspired take on this beverage named Slingin Lion. The basic ingredients are still there, namely Cointreau, cherry brandy, Benedictine herbal liqueur and bitters, but the pineapple flavour is infused in the gin then aged in an oak barrel for two weeks to get that delicious fruity finish with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Garnished with dried hibiscus.