A unique cocktail: "Singapore Sling"

Each country has its own dishes or drinks, which it is proud of. Singapore is no exception. Guests and locals can always taste the national ancient drink, a fine alcoholic cocktail - "Singapore Sling".

History of the appearance of a cocktail

The history of this drink originates from the first half of the last century. This fine-tasting cocktail appeared in the Long Bar of the Raffles Hotel, located in Singapore. The cocktail "Singapore Sling" is overgrown with many legends, so it deserves to be considered a true asset of this country.

One of the legends says that the cocktail was invented by the barman, whose name is Ngiam Tong Boon. The fact is that the "sling" is translated into Russian as a "commander". Drink, according to legend, asked to cook an officer to conquer the heart of his lady. The barman, in order to arrange an officer for himself, was able to show ingenuity and created a wonderful drink, which eventually became the national pride of Singapore.

The recipe for the cocktail "Singapore Sling"

Almost 100 years have passed since the day that this drink was created. Today, the initial composition of the cocktail, no one will say - over time, his true recipe is lost. For this reason, even that "Singapore Sling" cocktail, which can be tasted at the Long Bar of the hotel where it was created (Raffles), is only a distant reminder of the true drink, as bartenders recall.

In general, the drink "sling" the main ingredients: water, gin and sugar. This cocktail is "gone farther", because some more ingredients are added to the contents.

The composition of the cocktail "Singapore Sling" includes such ingredients:

• Gin (30 ml).
• Cherry brandy (15 ml).
• Pineapple juice (120 ml).
• Lime juice (15 ml).
• Pomegranate syrup (10 ml).
• Orange liqueur (7.5 ml).
• Liqueurs Cointreau and Benedictine (7.5 ml).
• Cherries cocktail.
• Ice cubes.

Ingredients in the cocktail is quite a lot, but it is due to this that it acquires its unique, exquisite taste. These components make the cocktail deceptive. At first glance it may seem that the taste of this drink is tender and sweet, but in fact after its consumption there is some bitterness, and also a desire to try it again.

How to prepare a cocktail with gin at home

The preparation of this drink is very simple, and everyone can do it. First, you need to choose the ingredients you need for cooking. To prepare cocktails with gin at home, you need some appliances, and if there are not any, then you will not be able to prepare the drink. To prepare a cocktail "Sling", you need these devices:

• Shaker.
• Press for citrus fruits.
• Hayboll.
• Strainer.

Preparation:

1. In the shaker, ice cubes are placed and all other components are poured.
2. All this must be thoroughly shaken with a strainer.
3. After the liquid is poured into a glass and decorated with a cherry.

Tips for cooking

All bartenders who are preparing this cocktail, use and all recommend only natural ingredients. It is very undesirable to use juices from packs, even if they are very expensive. They can not compare with fresh products, of which juice has just been squeezed.

"Singapore Sling" has a very unusual taste, despite the ingredients that make up it, it bitches a bit, thanks to the genie, and the cherry stone and natural juices add tenderness to the taste.

Where can I try this "Singapore Sling"

Cocktails with gin at home, of course, can and should be cooked, but where is the real "Singapore sling"? This cocktail in the birthplace of his appearance is not uncommon, but it is also served in Singaporean airways. Drink can be tried in any bar in Singapore, but there is no guarantee that it will be prepared exactly according to the old, real recipe, but the taste will be the same legendary and unique. In most bars, guests will be offered only an analogue of this cocktail, which, although similar to the original, does not convey all the facets of an unforgettable taste.

For those who want not only to overturn a couple of glasses, and plunge into the real atmosphere of one of the oldest hotels in the southeast Asian region, you need to go to the "Long Bar", which is located at the Raffles Hotel. Only in this place you can get real pleasure from the unique taste of this cocktail, especially sitting in the wicker chairs of the bar, in which the drink was born.