The Singapore Sling – a national cocktail created in year 1915 – is an alcoholic beverage that everyone should try at least once in their lives.
While there are various interpretations of this drink across Singapore today, the key ingredients of Singapore Sling include cherry brandy, cointreau, D.O.M. Bénédictine, gin, lime juice, pineapple juice and angostura bitters.
How does celebrating National Day with a national cocktail sound? From the original Long Bar’s Singapore Sling, celebrity restaurant Adrift by David Myers’ Singapore Sling to award-winning Manhattan Bar’s Singapura National, here are 10 Singapore Slings to Sip On This National Day.
#1 ADRIFT BY DAVID MYERS – SINGAPORE SLING
WHAT IT IS: Celebrity restaurant Adrift by David Myers’ take on the Singapore Sling consists of Beefeater gin, Bénédictine Dom, Cointreau, lemon juice and pineapple juice. The refreshing concoction is served in a tall glass.
PRICE: S$23++
10 Bayfront Avenue
Tower 2 Lobby
Marina Bay Sands
Singapore 018956
Tel: +65 6688 5657
Mon to Fri: 7am – 10.30am, 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 7am – 10.30am, 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront
#2 HALIA – SINGAPORE SLING
WHAT IT IS: Made fresh to order, Halia’s Singapore Sling is made with the revered Hendrick’s Gin, Cointreau, Cherry Brandy, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine Syrup and Bénédictine D.O.M. Customers will receive an exclusive postcard souvenir with each Singapore Sling cocktail purchased.
PRICE: S$28++
1 Beach Road, #01-22/23
Raffles Hotel
Singapore 189673
Tel: +65 9639 1148
Mon: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 9.30pm
Closed on Tuesdays
Wed to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 9.30pm
Sat: 12pm – 10pm
Sun: 11am- 9.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall
#3 LONG BAR – SINGAPORE SLING
WHAT IT IS: Long Bar’s Singapore Sling is the mother of all Singapore Slings for an obvious reason – Long Bar is the birthplace of the very first Singapore Sling! Not only that, the recipe used to concoct this drink is still the same as a century ago.
PRICE: S$27++
1 Beach Road,
Raffles Hotel
Singapore 189673
Tel: +65 6337 1886
Sun to Thu: 11am – 12.30am
Fri and Sat: 11am – 1.30am
Nearest Station: City Hall
#4 LOOF – SINGAPORE SOUR
WHAT IT IS: The Singapore Sour is an alternative interpretation of the classic Singapore Sling. Using vodka instead of gin, the alcoholic beverage comprises a mixture of sour plum extract, calamansi juice and soda.
PRICE: S$17++
331 North Bridge Road, #03-07
Odeon Towers Extension Rooftop
Singapore 188720
Closed on Sundays
Mon to Thu: 5pm – 1am
Fri and Sat: 5pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Bras Basah / City Hall
#5 MANHATTAN BAR – SINGAPURA NACIONAL
WHAT IT IS: The glorious Singapura Nacional is essentially a hybrid between the Singapore Sling and a classic Cuban Cocktail. The Singapore Sling-inspired cocktail consists of apricot brandy, gin, fresh pineapple juice, lemon juice and a house made spice syrup.
PRICE: S$23++
1 Cuscaden Road
Regent Singapore
Singapore 249715
Daily: 5pm – 1am
Tel: +65 6725 3377
Nearest Station: Orchard
#6 NUTMEG & CLOVE – BARREL AGED SINGAPORE SLING
WHAT IT IS: Nutmeg & Clove’s Barrel Aged Singapura Sling (S$20) is charactersied by with bittersweet herbaceous notes of red dates and goji berries. It is an interesting twist to the sweet Singapore Slings we know.
PRICE: S$20++
10 Ann Siang Hill
Singapore 069789
Closed on Sundays
Mon to Thu: 6pm – 1am
Fri and Sat: 6pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer
#7 ORGO – SINGAPORE SLING
WHAT IT IS: Orgo boasts spectacular views of Singapore’s skyline and an impressive cocktail menu. Of course, their Singapore Sling is one of the bestsellers and is basically a fruity tropical alcoholic blend of lime, pomegranate juice and freshly squeezed pineapple.
PRICE: S$22++
Esplanade Mall, #04-01
8 Raffles Avenue
Theatres on the Bay
Singapore 039802
Tel: +65 6336 9366
Sun: 6pm – 12am
Mon to Sat: 6pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Esplanade / City Hall
#8 OSTERIA MOZZA – SINGAPORE SLING
WHAT IT IS: Osteria Mozza’s take on the good old Singapore Sling is no less impressive than the original. The sweet and fruity cocktail is enhanced by Peter Heering and we love the lingering woody aftertaste.
PRICE: S$24++
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront Avenue, #B1-42/46
Singapore 018956
Tel: +65 6688 8522
Daily: 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront
#9 POST BAR – SINGAPORE SLING
WHAT IT IS: From the traditional Singapore Sling , Coconut Sling, Peach Sling to honey-infused Almond Sling, Post Bar’s Singapore Sling menu actually features eight different types that are lovingly handcrafted by their team of talented mixologists.
PRICE: S$21++
1 Fullerton Square
Singapore 049178
Tel: +65 6877 8135
Daily: 12pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Raffles Place
#10 SMOKE & MIRRORS – NEW & OLD SLING
WHAT IT IS: Smokes & Mirrors has successfully revamped the classic Singapore Sling into an innovative creation by retaining its main elements and introducing new ingredients. Think small batch rhye whisky, fresh orange, cassis, angostura bitters and Prosecco mixed into one awesome New & Old Sling.
PRICE: S$26++
1 St Andrew’s Road
National Gallery
Singapore 178957
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 12.30am
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 2am
Sun: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: City Hall
Read: What is a Singapore Sling – A simple history of the iconic local cocktail in Singapore.
oh gosh I really really like #4 LOOF – SINGAPORE SOUR!!!