Straits Sling
Gin, Bénédictine, cherry liqueur and lemon topped with soda. An early, drier cousin of the Singapore Sling.
Shaken · Highball · Advanced · about 3 minutes · about 15% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 15 ml Bénédictine
- 15 ml Cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering)
- 20 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- 60 ml Soda water
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Pour 45 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Bénédictine into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering) into the shaker
- Add 20 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Add 2 dashes of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Top with 60 ml soda water
- Garnish
Tip
Pour the soda gently to keep the fizz.
About the Straits Sling
The fizz and Collins family. Tall, sour and fizzy drinks became popular in the second half of the 1800s, once soda water was easy to get. Jerry Thomas printed the Tom Collins in 1876, the Gin Fizz was a craze in New Orleans and the Rickey was born in Washington, D.C. in the 1880s. They all add soda to a sour to make it long and refreshing.
Straits Sling FAQ
What's in a Straits Sling?
45 ml gin, 15 ml bénédictine, 15 ml cherry liqueur (cherry heering), 20 ml fresh lemon juice, 2 dashes angostura bitters, 2 dashes orange bitters, 60 ml soda water, garnished with lemon wheel and cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Straits Sling?
About 15% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.3 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Straits Sling?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Straits Sling in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
