Cocktail College The Singapore Sling
Jan 23, 2025
Steve Schneider, partner and head bartender at New York’s Sip & Guzzle, shares his deep knowledge of the iconic Singapore Sling. He uncovers the cocktail's rich history linked to the Raffles Hotel and its evolution over the last century. Schneider reveals his signature recipe, emphasizing the importance of fresh ingredients and precise techniques. The conversation touches on the cocktail's cultural significance and its role in modern mixology, as well as the burgeoning cocktail culture in New York that blends tradition with innovation.
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A Sea of Slings
- At Raffles Long Bar, everyone orders the same drink: a Singapore Sling.
- It feels like a joke, but highlights the drink's iconic status and the bar's association with it.
A Covert Cocktail
- The Singapore Sling's creation was driven by social context: women weren't allowed to drink alcohol publicly.
- Bartender Ngiam Tong Boon designed the drink to look like juice, allowing women to partake discreetly.
A Cocktail Time Capsule
- The Singapore Sling's evolution reflects the broader history of cocktail culture.
- From fresh ingredients to artificial mixes and back to quality components, it mirrors changing tastes and trends.