Chocolate Sling
Description
The Chocolate Sling is a dessert cocktail that adds Baileys Irish Cream to the classic Singapore Sling. The refreshing tropical fruit flavors harmonize perfectly with rich chocolate cream, creating a luxurious and indulgent taste experience. With its beautiful appearance, it's perfect for special occasions or evening relaxation.
Origin
Country of Origin: Singapore (Variation) （1990s）
Created as a Singapore Sling variation in the 1990s. During the rising popularity of dessert cocktails, chocolate elements were added to the classic tropical cocktail to achieve a richer and more complex flavor profile. While taking a modern approach, it inherits the traditional spirit of the Sling family.
Birth Date Meaning
Passionate soul who can become absorbed in what they love
The combination of rich chocolate and tropical fruits expresses passion and sweet dreams, symbolizing the fervent feelings of being absorbed in something you love
Famous Quotes
- "Chocolate is the language of love" - Bartolomé de las Casas
Trivia
- Created as a Singapore Sling variation in the 1990s, becoming a pioneer of the dessert cocktail boom
- The introduction of Baileys Irish Cream made chocolate elements in cocktails mainstream
- Raffles Hotel's Long Bar continues to serve various Sling variations to this day
- September 17th is celebrated internationally as Chocolate Day, making this cocktail particularly popular on this date
- The word 'Sling' originates from German meaning 'to throw', referring to the throwing motion of adding ingredients
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Singapore Sling Mix - 40 ml
- Baileys Irish Cream - 30 ml
- Pineapple Juice - 40 ml
- Ice - 適量 個
- Pineapple wedge - 1 個
- Maraschino cherry - 1 個
Instructions:
- Add about 5 ice cubes to a highball glass
- Pour Singapore Sling mix into cocktail shaker
- Add Baileys Irish Cream
- Add pineapple juice
- Add ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds
- Strain into the glass
- Garnish with pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry on cocktail pick