Singapore Sling Cocktail

The Singapore Sling is a classic tropical cocktail known for its vibrant pink color and complex, fruity flavor profile. It was invented in the early 20th century at the Long Bar in Singapore's Raffles Hotel, typically featuring gin, cherry liqueur, Cointreau, Bénédictine, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, and Angostura bitters.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a sugary alcoholic beverage, the Singapore Sling is high in carbohydrates from fruit juices and syrups, with minimal protein or fat. A standard serving contains roughly 200-300 calories, primarily from alcohol and added sugars.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	245 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0.2 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	10 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Copper	0.05 mg

Per 1 cocktail (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's an iconic symbol of colonial-era Singaporean hospitality and a globally recognized 'tiki' style cocktail. Nutritionally, while it provides some vitamin C from pineapple and lime juice, its primary contribution is empty calories from sugar and alcohol.