3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1⁄2 oz Aperol
1⁄4 oz Bénédictine
1 oz Soda water
Instructions
Shake, strain over ice and soda in a Collins, garnish with a cherry and orange flag.
Notes
My take on the Singapore/Raffles Sling, staying somewhat true to the (probable) original recipe of gin/cherry/Bénédictine/lime/water while introducing the fruitiness and effervescence that guests expect from the drink (and keeping the pour cost down via reduced Benny/Heering). Taking its cue from the Eclipse's Heering/Aperol combo, this is still not one of my favorite drinks--I think it could benefit from a barrel-aged bass note or a bright top one--but it's flavorful, approachable, refreshing, and not the slop of syrups and juices that most Singapores are. Most importantly from a service point of view, it's the right color.
Cocktail summary
Created by
Rafa García Febles, Shelter, Brooklyn, NY.
Year
2014
Is an
altered recipe
Gin, Cherry Liqueur, Aperol, Bénédictine, Soda water, Lime juice
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Cocktail
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craft, alcoholic
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