The origins of this legendary libation are murky, but the recipe is generally attributed to a bartender at Raffles Hotel around the turn of the century. Some say it was a drink invented at the request of an officer trying to impress a lady. The hotel confirms it was created with a woman’s tastes in mind. But in the Singaporean heat, both men and women are drawn to this refreshingly fruity gin cocktail. At Raffles’ Long Bar, it’s served with a slice of pineapple and a cherry. To deepen the experience, visit the hotel’s museum to see the safe that the Sling’s inventor used to lock away his recipes. The Long Bar, however, is not the only place where you can try a Singapore Sling. The master mixologist at Orgo—Esplanade’s rooftop bar that has an emphasis on organic ingredients—makes a superior Singapore Sling with all fresh ingredients, cut and squeezed to order.