Singapore Sling Cocktail Recipe – Gin, Pineapple & Cherry Liqueur

Colorful, refreshing, and steeped in history, the Singapore Sling is one of the world’s most iconic cocktails. First crafted in 1915 at the Raffles Hotel’s Long Bar in Singapore, this gin-based drink was designed as a fruit-punch-style cocktail with hidden strength. Blending gin, cherry liqueur, Cointreau, Bénédictine, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, and a dash of bitters, it delivers a sweet yet balanced tropical flavor that’s perfect for summer sipping. In this post, we’ll share the authentic recipe, tips on achieving the signature froth with pineapple juice, and variations you can try at home to bring a taste of Southeast Asia to your glass.

9/30/20251 min read

📖 Ingredients (1 serving):

1½ oz gin
½ oz cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering is traditional)
¼ oz Cointreau (or triple sec)
¼ oz Bénédictine
4 oz pineapple juice
½ oz fresh lime juice
⅓ oz grenadine
1 dash Angostura bitters
Ice

🍍 Garnish:

Pineapple slice
Maraschino cherry

🛠️ Equipment Needed:

Cocktail shaker
Jigger or measuring tool
Highball or hurricane glass

🍹 Instructions:

Fill a shaker with ice.
Add ingredients:
- 1½ oz gin
- ½ oz cherry liqueur
- ¼ oz Cointreau
- ¼ oz Bénédictine
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- ½ oz lime juice
- ⅓ oz grenadine
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
Shake well until the mixture is chilled and slightly frothy from the pineapple juice.
Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnish with a pineapple slice and maraschino cherry.

✨ Tips for the Perfect Singapore Sling:

Pineapple juice should ideally be fresh-pressed for froth and flavor.
Use Cherry Heering for authenticity—it gives the drink its depth and color.
Adjust grenadine to control sweetness.
Serve in a hurricane or highball glass for true tiki presentation.

✅ Flavor Profile:

Fruity, sweet, and tart with layers of gin botanicals, cherry richness, citrus brightness, and herbal depth. Refreshing but with a surprisingly strong base.