This low carb Singapore Sling is a delicious and fruity gin-based cocktail. A sugar free and keto friendly recipe.

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So what exactly IS a Singapore Sling? Here's a little about its history from The Spruce Eats:

The Singapore sling is a classic gin cocktail that has enchanted drinkers for over a century. The popular story is that it was developed around 1915 by Ngiam Tong Boon at the Long Bar in Singapore's Raffles Hotel. Though its origin is debatable, it is a semisweet, sparkling fruity punch with a delightfully complex flavor."

Ingredients for a Traditional Singapore Sling

After doing some research, I discovered there are MANY variations - but most fall into one of two categories:

The "original" version (as referenced in the 1930s edition of "The Savoy Cocktail Book") of gin, cherry brandy, lemon juice and sometimes sugar OR
A more contemporary version that includes gin, Cherry Heering, Benedictine, Cointreau, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, bitters, and soda water!

This latter version isn't a "sling" at all - according to the Washington Post, the definition of a sling is:

A sling is one of the oldest mixed drinks, really just a cold toddy: liquor, sugar, lemon, water. A sling is the cousin of the rickey and the Collins."

I decided to make my version closer to the original, using gin, regular brandy, and lemon juice. I then planned to finish it with a low carb cherry-flavored sparkling water or soda - and there are many to choose from!

Waterloo Black Cherry Sparkling Water
7up Diet Cherry Soda
bubly Cherry Sparkling Water
Sparkling Ice Cherry Limeade Sparkling Water
Dr. Brown's Diet Black Cherry Soda
Zevia Black Cherry Soda

I decided to go with the Sparkling Ice as it has a flavor nearer to red cherry rather than black, and the added lime would work really well in the cocktail. Plus it's zero carb and tastes great!

How to Make a Low Carb Singapore Sling

To a cocktail shaker, add gin, brandy, lemon (or lime) juice, and ice.

Shake well, then pour into a tall glass (like a Collins glass) filled with fresh ice. Top up with your cherry-flavored water or soda of choice.

Garnish with lime, and serve.

This drink contains just 0.3g net carbs! And if you omit the lemon juice, it would be a zero carb cocktail!

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