Singapore Sling - 2 recipes!

Today I'm going to show you how to make not one, but two Singapore Slings! And I'm using two gins from Singapore to do it - how perfect is that? The Singapore Sling is a cocktail nobody can agree on. That's because there seem to be countless recipes for this drink. It would help if we knew for certain the original recipe created over 100 years ago - but we don't. What we do know is it's a gin-based cocktail that fits right into the world of Tiki, and you can spin the Singapore Sling any way you like. Here's two recipes I use, depending on my mood. Cheers!

TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The History: 1:07
Tanglin Gin: 3:28
Ingredients: 3:47
Raffles Variation: 5:02
Version 2.0: 6:37
Sips: 8:35

THE SINGAPORE SLING RECIPE
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Tanglin Singapore Gin
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Cherry Heering
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Bénédictine DOM
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Luxardo Triplum Triple Sec
1 oz. (30 ml) pineapple juice
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) lime juice
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

THE SLING 2.0 RECIPE
1 oz. (30 ml) Tanglin Black Powder Navy Strength Gin
1 oz. (30 ml) Cherry Heering
1 oz. (30 ml) Bénédictine DOM
1 oz. (30 ml) lime juice
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
Top with soda water

THE TOOLS

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[AndersErickson]

Grab one of these bottles through my link (sorry, US only!): bit.ly/AndersTanglin
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Thanks again to Tanglin Gin!
Let me know which version you try! Cheers! 🍹😊

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[benjaminxue]

Thanks for highlighting our national cocktail Anders! It’s such an iconic Sling that has now evolved into other forms in many cocktails bars here in Singapore! - From a grateful Singaporean viewer. ps - Congrats on the sponsorship with Tanglin. They have done really well here and around South East Asia. I am so excited to see it being appreciated all over the world now.

[MinecraftSki]

Anders: “It’s that simple. You just need to have a whole liquor cabinet”
Me: “Wow this may be the first cocktail video that I happen to have all the ingredients for!”

[campke]

I happen to have lived for the last 6 years in the home of Tanglin Gin and the Singapore sling. The covid response here has been very, very strict but has also kept us relatively very safe on global terms. But we have been locked down pretty much since Mar 2020. I have so far had 3 "covid hobbies" to keep me sane, one of which is classic cocktails all thanks to your channel. It is fun, it has led me down rabbitholes of research, and it has given me something to look forward to every weekend. Your channel is well made, informative, approachable and friendly... everyone tells you this. But in these weird times we are living it has also been more to me, and I suspect others. Regardless of the future of the channel, please remember you have made a difference in my sanity, and I am sure in many others as well. Love your work, both of you! Cheers & "to the bar!"..

[maryopaige]

You are the goat Sr. Thank you for your in-depth knowledge which helps me remember the makeup of the many cocktails.

[Nicolas]

Hi Anders, I tried your 2.0 version (I'm a big fan of the classic Singapore Sling), and I must admit it's a killer. For my personal taste, I would cut back a little bit the Benedictine (0.5 oz instead of 1oz) and just add a touch of the soda water for the bubble... but a GREAT alternative when you ran out of pineapple juice and you STILL want a Singapore Sling. THANK YOU. Great variation. Keep on doing these, I really like your content. Cheers from Paris, France !

[Jsig]

The second is my favorite by far. Keep the cocktails coming. You haven’t steered me in the wrong direction yet. I have yet to have a cocktail that I didn’t like from your channel. You did never disappoint!

[artashes]

I’m such in respect of you Anders. It’s really a pleasure to see someone so passionate about his profession. Respect.

[jackbenavides]

Anders, congrats on your partnership with Tanglin Gin! They sky is the limit. Next stop 100k 🥳 Cheers!

[sendajiess]

Thank you for adding the quantity via the metric system (for us swedes). Keep up the great work!

[autopilotz]

Love what you do Anders! I’ve taken up making craft cocktails because of your videos. I ordered the Tanglin Gin from Curiada and they sent me a handwritten note thanking me for ordering and it said they had a great time working with you. So cool!

[peterowen]

I love your cocktail channel, the way you do it is perfect.
Keeps it fun and interesting at the same time.

[JamesAHall]

I love a sling! Had my first on the rooftop of the Fullerton Bay Hotel in Singapore.

Also, it's a small touch but I really appreciate you including the measurements in mls!

[dimitarapostolov]

I was hoping to see Az taste both of them at the end and tell us which one is better! :D Great video Anders!

[Cfdoose]

Wow! The first version is nice, but 2.0 is OUTSTANDING! Great video - keep em coming!

[TommyWhitts]

Sponsors!!! Lets go Anders! Well deserved. Keep on keepin' on. Love your channel.

[jonlau]

Way late on this but super excited because i recently (FINALLY) crossed the border from Canada to US and brought back a bottle of Cherry Herring. (You will NOT find Cherry heering anywhere on the east coast in Canada, probably the West coast too). I saw the official IBA recipe and noticed the whopping 4 oz of pineapple juice?? I like your idea of 1 oz. and totally gonna try your equal parts 2.0 version. Cheers!

[hys]

Congratulations for the sponsorship! Thank you for the support for my country's first distillery and great job on the amazing presentations of the Singapore Sling.

Love from Singapore!

[stephenbrizie]

Made both versions for movie night. Both are great. Took the 2.0 and added 2 dashes of clove bitters. If you're keen to, I strongly recommend trying them.