About Time You Tried: London’s Best Singapore SlingsBy Angelica Malin
Do you love a Singapore Sling? Us too. This week, we’ve teamed up with Rock Rose Gin to find the very best gin experiences in London and beyond – follow them on Twitter here to stay up to date. So in the spirit of things, we drunk our way through some amazing cocktails in London to find London’s best Singapore Slings. After much debate and note-taking, here’s our very important findings:
1. For a Thai Inspired Sling: som saa
The Drink: Siam Sling – Vodka, Cherry blossom tea, byrrh quinquina and wild rose petals (£9)
Where: 43a Commercial Street, Spitalfields, London, E1 6BD
2. For an Indian Inspired Sling: Chai Ki
The Lowdown: Once you get passed the sea of suits and white shirts – Chai Ki in Canary Wharf is a cracking spot for modern Indian fare. Aside from the clean cut clientele, Chai Ki whip up sharing plates and hearty mains that features both traditional and modern ingredients. The restaurant also boasts an extensive cocktail list reminiscent of the spices and flavours of the subcontinent, including their own special take on the Singapore Sling with their Pomegranate Sling, made from Element 29 vodka, pomegranate and pink grapefruit
Where: Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AR
Photo credit: Paul Winch-Furness
The Drink: Rye Sling Star – Knob Creek Rye, Cherry Heering, Applejack, Green Chartreuse, Cherry Bitters, Apple Juice and Lemon (£10)
The Lowdown: Nestled in the heart of one of London’s most desirable neighbourhoods, K Bar is set within The Kensington’s prime location on the corner of two of London’s iconic thoroughfares, Queen’s Gate and the Old Brompton Road. Inspired by the sophisticated atmosphere of a gentlemen’s club, serving the finest cocktails whilst offering effortless decadence in the heart of the Royal Borough. For try and service, this is surely one of London’s best Singapore Slings.
Where: 113 Queen’s Gate, London
4. For a Classic Sling: London Cocktail Club
The Drink: Singapore Sling – Bombay Sapphire, Maraschino, DOM Benedictine, Lemon Juice, Grenadine and Pineapple Juice
The Lowdown: The London Cocktail Club are no strangers to making cocktails. There’s now 7 outlets across the city, with each bar a mecca of popular and off the wall tipples. Don’t expect the usual contemporary chic cocktail bar, what you can find however, is a dark watering hole that has seen better days. The dingy exterior and pulsating music makes LCC a cut above the rest. You don’t come for the furnishings, you come for the cocktails that are expertly crafted by their multi award winning bartenders.
Where: Locations here
5. For a ‘Make it Your Way’ Sling: The Bar at The Dorchester
The Drink: Singapore Sling – Gin, cherry heering, Cointreau liqueur, benedictine and pineapple juice
The Lowdown: There’s bars, and then there’s bars. The Bar at The Dorchester needs no introduction – for decades, this hotspot has been the ultimate destination for cocktails in London. The cocktail queens who come here are as glamorous as the interiors. If you make your way to the Park Lane address, don your best dress. The bar is open to both guests and non-guests, and serves a fine selections of spirits, champagnes and wines. Their Singapore Sling isn’t on the menu, but is available when you ask one of the staff – and happens to be one of London’s best Singapore Slings. Just order the drink how you like it, and they’ll use their cocktail magic to whip you up a liquid miracle.
Where: 53 Park Ln, London W1K 1QA
6. For a Traditional Sling: Be at One
The Drink: Singapore Sling – Gin, Cherry brandy, Benedictine, Cointreau, Lime juice and Grenadine
The Lowdown: Be at One may not be the sassiest bar in London, but believe us – their cocktail craft is up there. You know what you getting at Be at One: a good solid cocktail menu, drinks that don’t taste like a bag of sugar, and a playlist of party bangers. The Soho branch on Greek Street is our favourite, and serves up one of London’s best Singapore Slings if you like things done quickly. The subterranean bar is low lit and has ample of seating space, and a dance floor to a bust a couple of questionable moves. Their Singapore Sling is based on the Raffles Hotel recipe, and is long and fruity with a herbal kick.
Where: 17 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DR
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