Singapore Sling (?–1950s)

Material Components

  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce Cherry Heering
  • 1/2 ounce Bénédictine
  • 1/2 ounce brandy
  • 2 ounces gin
  • 1 1/2 ounces club soda

Vessel

Collins glass

Garnish

orange wheel, cocktail cherry, and a mint sprig

Preparation

  1. Shake everything—except soda—with ice cubes.
  2. Stir in soda.
  3. Strain into a Collins glass.
  4. Add fresh ice to fill.
  5. Garnish with an orange wheel, cocktail cherry, and a mint sprig.

Notes

Whatever the truth about the recipe and origin of this gin-based highball (with plenty of debate on both), there's no doubt that it deserves its place in the pantheon of Tiki classics.