Our second cocktail is the Singapore Sling (Old Tom Variant). This is a more complex variant of the Singapore Sling using Old Tom Gin instead of the more standard London Dry Gin.
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A more complex variant of the Singapore Sling using Old Tom Gin instead of the more standard London Dry Gin.
Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add all ingredients, except the soda water, to the shaker and shake until well-chilled.
Strain into a sling glass filled with fresh ice.
Top off with soda water.
Garnish with a lemon slice and maraschino cherry on a cocktail stick.
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Three girlfriends, Alice, Betty, and Carol, were sitting in a bar in Singapore. They had been friends since college, and they loved to try new cocktails.
"I saw this new cocktail on the menu," said Alice. "It's called the Singapore Sling."
"What's in it?" asked Betty.
"It's made with Old Tom gin, cherry brandy, Benedictine, bitters and lemon juice," said Alice. "It's supposed to be a really refreshing drink."
"Sounds good," said Carol. "Let's try it."
The bartender came over and took their order. A few minutes later, he brought them their cocktails."Cheers," said Alice.
They clinked their glasses together and took a sip.
"Wow," said Betty. "That's really good."
"I know, right?" said Alice. "It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart."
They continued to drink their cocktails and talk. They talked about their jobs, their families, and their dreams. They laughed and joked, and they felt more relaxed and connected than they had in a long time.As the night went on, they ordered a few more Singapore Slings. They talked until the bar closed, and they all felt like they had made a new friend.
The next morning, they woke up feeling refreshed and happy. They knew that they would never forget the night they had spent drinking Singapore Slings and talking about their lives.A few weeks later, Alice, Betty, and Carol met up again. They went to the same bar and ordered Singapore Slings. They talked about how much they had enjoyed their first time drinking the cocktail, and they agreed that it was one of their favorites.
They continued to meet up at the bar every few weeks, and they always ordered Singapore Slings. It became their tradition, and it was a way for them to connect and celebrate their friendship.
One day, Alice, Betty, and Carol were sitting in the bar, drinking Singapore Slings. They were talking about their plans for the future, and they were all feeling optimistic.
"I can't wait to see what the future holds," said Alice.
"Me neither," said Betty. "I know that whatever happens, we'll always be friends."
They clinked their glasses together and took a sip of their cocktails. They knew that they were right. No matter what happened, they would always be friends.
The three friends continued to meet up regularly, and they always ordered Singapore Slings. The cocktail became a symbol of their friendship, and it reminded them of all the good times they had shared.
One day, Alice got a job offer in another city. She was sad to leave her friends, but she knew that it was an opportunity she couldn't pass up.
On the night before she left, the three friends met up at the bar and ordered Singapore Slings. They talked and laughed until the early hours of the morning, and they promised to stay in touch.
Alice moved away, but she and her friends stayed in touch. They talked on the phone, they sent emails, and they visited each other whenever they could.
The Singapore Sling was always a part of their friendship. It was a reminder of the good times they had shared, and it was a symbol of their bond.
The three friends are still friends today, and they still order Singapore Slings when they get together. The cocktail is a reminder of their friendship, and it is a symbol of the good times they have shared.
Ingredients
Directions
Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add all ingredients, except the soda water, to the shaker and shake until well-chilled.
Strain into a sling glass filled with fresh ice.
Top off with soda water.
Garnish with a lemon slice and maraschino cherry on a cocktail stick.