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Singapore Sling
Beautifully balanced, fruity and complex with just enough gin to add a spirituous bite. We're indebted to Dale DeGroff for sharing this recipe, which he...
Hans Andersson
11th April 2021 at 11:00
Shouldn't this version of Singapore Sling also be topped up with soda water as the three others (Baker's Formula, Raffle's Formula and formula sing Old Tom Gin) are?
24th October 2021 at 19:27
I made this tonight for a party and everyone found it to be tasty but a bit strong. We added a glug of cloudy lemonade and it was perfect for a longer drink. I can imagine a dash of soda water would be similar.
11th April 2021 at 12:24
No. Dale doesn’t stipulate soda and it’s good without it.
Anonymous
20th February 2021 at 20:19
This is the best Singapore Sling recipe I’ve found. Lovely balance, and very much more than a sum of its parts. Hats off to DeGroff!
Anonymous
29th December 2021 at 17:25
To add: to any parents out there struggling with the more minute amounts (2.5ml, 7.5ml), I can recommend the use of a Calpol syringe!
20th November 2020 at 01:09
Is the 1/12 (one twelfth) of a fluid ounce measure of grenadine correct? (I did check that the metric is a scant 2.5mL as well). Does that basically mean a barspoon? I don't think I've commonly seen such a small measurement for grenadine. Is this a typo for 1/2 (one half) fluid ounce?
For comparison, most other recipes (including Punch Drink, Jim Meehan in the New York Times, and the Raffles Hotel variant included on this site) specify 1/4 fluid ounce of grenadine.
For comparison, most other recipes (including Punch Drink, Jim Meehan in the New York Times, and the Raffles Hotel variant included on this site) specify 1/4 fluid ounce of grenadine.
7th October 2022 at 23:05
Get the Easy Jigger from Simon. Solution, period.
11th June 2022 at 23:21
For us Americans 1/12 oz = 1/2 teaspoon
19th July 2020 at 17:10
My mother in law told a brilliant story about being taken for the perfect Singapore Sling. Sadly we’ll never know which version she had. This one is my favourite so raise a glass to Margaret as you enjoy.
10th April 2020 at 20:26
Truly incredible drink! Our favourite tropical island sipper. Thank you kindly for the recipe! :)