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Cocktail History
The Garden City Sling is a Sips From Scripts original cocktail was created as a variation of the Singapore Sling for the brand Tanglin Gin. The recipe is similar to the classic in that it calls for gin as the base spirit and mixes it with lime, cherry liqueur, Bénédictine, and triple sec, but this version uses Aperol and a homemade pineapple gum syrup instead of grenadine and fresh juice. Its name also comes from the nickname for Singapore, which is where Tanglin Gin is produced.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Gin: This is a spirit made with juniper berries, botanicals, and alcohol. We used Tanglin Gin Orchid Gin because it has a bright, crisp juniper taste and notes of coriander, angelica root, vanilla, and citrus. flavor. For a mocktail version of this drink, try MONDAY Zero Alcohol Gin in place of the gin.
Heering Cherry Liqueur: This is a liqueur made in Denmark with Stevens cherries, baking spices, almonds, sugar, and alcohol. For a mocktail version of this drink, try Monin Premium Cherry Syrup in place of the cherry liqueur.
Triple Sec: This is a liqueur made with bitter oranges, lemons, sugar, and alcohol. We used Cointreau because it’s one of the highest quality orange liqueurs on the market. For a mocktail version of this drink, try Lyre’s Orange Sec Non-Alcoholic Spirit in place of the orange liqueur.
Aperol: This is an apéritif made in Italy with gentian root, rhubarb, cinchona, sugar, and alcohol. For a mocktail version of this drink, try Free Spirits Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo in place of the bitter liqueur.
Bénédictine: This is a liqueur made in France with twenty-seven herbs and spices, sugar, and alcohol. For a mocktail version of this drink, try homemade black tea, honey, and thyme syrup in place of the Bénédictine liqueur.
Pineapple Gum Syrup: This is a sweetener made with pineapple juice, white sugar, gum Arabic powder, and citric acid. We made ours at home using Alex’s sous vide recipe.
Lime Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lime. We used freshly squeezed lime juice.
Orange Wedge: This is a slice of orange that has been cut into a wedge shape.
Cherry: This is a fruit that has been soaked in brandy and rich syrup. We used Luxardo Maraschino Cherries because they’re high quality and delicious.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. We used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. We used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. We used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.
Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. We used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.
Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. We used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.
Cocktail Pick: This is used to hold the garnish. We used one from the Homestia Stainless Steel Cocktail Pick Set.
Tasting Notes
The Garden City Sling has a tart fruity aroma, an explosion of cherry and orange sweetness, and a bitter herbal finish from the Bénédictine and Aperol.
Our Opinion of This Cocktail Recipe: A faithful but original way to enjoy this distinctive gin, this cocktail is a must-have for anybody craving a flavorful trip to beautiful Singapore and its unique tastes and aromas.
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Recipe
Add gin, cherry liqueur, triple sec, Aperol, Bénédictine, pineapple gum syrup, lime juice, and cubed ice to a shaker.
Shake for 10-20 seconds.
Strain into a hurricane glass over fresh cracked ice.
Garnish with orange wedge and cherry.
Ingredients
Directions
Add gin, cherry liqueur, triple sec, Aperol, Bénédictine, pineapple gum syrup, lime juice, and cubed ice to a shaker.
Shake for 10-20 seconds.
Strain into a hurricane glass over fresh cracked ice.
Garnish with orange wedge and cherry.
Make It a Mocktail: Use MONDAY Zero Alcohol Gin in place of the gin, Monin Premium Cherry Syrup in place of the cherry liqueur, Lyre’s Orange Sec Non-Alcoholic Spirit in place of the orange liqueur, Free Spirits Non-Alcoholic Aperitivo in place of the bitter liqueur, and homemade black tea, honey, and thyme syrup in place of the Bénédictine liqueur to try a booze-free version of this drink.
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More Tropical Cocktails
If you like this tropical-inspired cocktail recipe, here are a few others we’ve tried that you may enjoy:
Wishful Thinking: A sloe gin and rhum agricole cocktail made with ginger syrup, lime juice, absinthe, Angostura aromatic bitters, and a mint sprig
Caribe Daiquiri: A rum cocktail made with pineapple juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and a lime slice
Junior Colada: A pineapple rum cocktail made with coconut liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, coconut soda, and pineapple fronds
Tia Mia: A mezcal and rum cocktail made with lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, a lime wheel, a mint sprig, and an orchid blossom
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