Johnnie Walker double black. Wonderful combination of flavours. Intense and full of character, show casing the whiskey and the Nocello. Could do something super interesting with an Islay scotch. Or even something like the four pillars green ant gin. Your very good health!

Or some tawny port perhaps?

Second version with Johnnie Walker double black 50ml, two dash BT aromatic bitters. Tempted to up the PX to 7.5 but either way Superb. 5 stars 🌟.

Didn’t have the barrel aged bitters but can easily imagine the match … really loved the other flavours so might have to invest just for this! Subbed with two dashes bokers and several drops walnut bitters. Perfectly balanced, as one has to come to expect from Simon, yet somehow still pleasantly surprised 😉. Chairs!

I think trying a London dry Gin and a touch of Maraschino liqueur to swap out the Suze, although love Suze... Will try

Many thanks. It will help me update this page on Raffles Singapore Sling recipe:
https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1825/singapore-sling-raffles-formula

Hi Simon. Sure thing! I’ll sort it this evening.

I use about 1/3 of a 1/4 teaspoon, Might be my barspoon size but I was over doing it with what was recommended.

Even simpler is equal parts and it was lovely, and lively with more focus on gin and apple schnapps.

This has basically become my go to. And to think I used to say I disliked tequila smh (it does help that I got better quality tequila tho lol)

I agree with Brett that the salt overpowers a bit. Personally that's kind of a good thing, but that's cuz I like salty cocktails anyway

One of the wildest drinks I've had. I could not imagine what flavor profile to expect. Tasty for sure, but nothing I'd have more than once. Even with only 10 ml, the mezcal dominates with sherry and pineapple in the background. Not as bitter as the three bitter components might suggest.

Hi Guy. I'd very grateful if you could please photograph your Raffles recipe card and email it to me at simon.difford@diffordsguide.com

A subtle symphony of flavors here. Delicate fruits on an old aged port floor in a refreshing aromatic mint atmosphere. I split the Cognac with Darvelle Freres V.S.O.P. French brandy.

I think I started with too little absinthe and added more. I don’t think it helped. I’ll be sticking to regular gin martinis.

Nice Cocktail. Was my introduction to Maraschino liquer. Added with like two drops of fresh lime juice and lime zest.

I was all set to remake the recipe on the card i got from Raffles back in 2003… it’s been stuck on the fridge for years. However, I’m glad I went with these proportions - what a lovely cocktail. It’s everything i wished the Raffles experience was - the reality back then was “iconic bar, lots of monkey nuts, underwhelming drink”. Cheers

I really liked it! Warm and spicy. Next time I want to try a bit more ginger and less amaretto. Not sure if it will be better but I love ginger and I’ll definitely want to make this again.

A delicious fruity combination, not too sweet. Can also be made with grapefruit instead of orange juice for a slightly drier version.

two dashes = twenty four drops

So far my favorite libation with rose water. Wheras it's not a subtle flavor it's most in balance here. While it leads at first the other ingredients emerge more fully as it warms and the end results were fabulous! Will do again. Soon. ☆☆☆☆☆♡

This cocktail was great. Similar to a Vesper in flavour. Did not have the Ginseng bitters so I substituted Fernet (suggestion from the internet) with a drop of orange bitters. Perfect for an aperitivo. Would definitely have again.
Thanks Simon for another winner.

this might be my favorite use of bianco vermouth yet!

Couldn't agree more :) If the vinegar from the jar is on the sweet side, a couple of drops of lemon juice helps balancing the sweetness.

The Del Maguey Vida I have usually very overpowering in cocktails for me, but this recipe made it blend so well with the ingredients, it's actually great! Added it to my favorites