06/07/2026
🍒🌴 What happens when a Singapore Sling takes a vacation to Croatia?
Meet the Croatia Sling — my twist on the classic Singapore Sling, featuring one of Croatia’s most iconic spirits: Maraschino Cherry Liqueur. ✨
Made from authentic Marasca cherries grown along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, Maraschino Cherry Liqueur brings rich cherry flavor, subtle almond notes, and a smooth, balanced sweetness that’s far more complex than your typical cherry liqueur. It’s vibrant, versatile, and adds incredible depth to cocktails.
In this Croatia Sling, those cherry notes pair beautifully with botanical gin, bright lime juice, tropical pineapple, and zesty orange triple sec. A splash of maraschino cherry juice amplifies the fruit while Angostura bitters add just enough spice and complexity to keep every sip interesting. Finished with bubbly club soda, it’s refreshing, balanced, and perfect for warm-weather sipping.
Whether you’re hosting a summer happy hour, relaxing on the patio, planning a backyard BBQ, or simply looking to shake up your cocktail routine, this one is worth saving. 🍹☀️
🍒 Croatia Sling 🍒
Ingredients:
1.5 oz gin
½ oz Maraska Maraschino Cherry Liqueur
½ oz quality triple sec
1 oz pineapple juice
¼ oz maraschino cherry juice
½ oz fresh lime juice
1 dash Angostura bitters
Club soda (to top)
Garnish: Lime slice + maraschino cherry 🍋🟩🍒
Directions:
1️⃣ Add everything except the club soda to a shaker.
2️⃣ Fill with ice and shake for 5–10 seconds.
3️⃣ Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice.
4️⃣ Top with club soda.
5️⃣ Garnish with a lime slice and maraschino cherry.
👉 Save this recipe for your next cocktail night and let me know: are you team classic Singapore Sling or this Croatia-inspired twist? 🍒🌴
🥂 Huge thank you to , and for this incredible bottle! 🥂