Singapore Sling
A gin-based cocktail with pineapple juice, lime, Cherry Heering, grenadine, Benedictine, Cointreau, and Angostura bitters. It is mildly acidic and sweet, and low-proof at about 12% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with ice
Singapore Sling
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Volume245 ml
Strength12% ABV
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)70 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar25 g (10.2%)6.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.41%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Sloppy Joe’s (1931)
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Singapore Sling