Well, I did it. I have officially had a Singapore Sling at the Raffles Hotel. The Raffles Hotel is the landmark property in Singapore; it is named after Sir Stamford Raffles, who landed here in 1819. (actually, let’s be clear, everything is named either Stamford or Raffles in Singapore!) The Long Bar, where the heritage cocktail was supposed to have been originally invented, is upstairs in this sprawling complex of shops and rooms, which looks like it should really be the grand manor house on a cotton plantation. The long bar is famous and as a result has a funky fun band and a crowd of tourists and wedding strays from the various weddings that take place here. My boss and her husband were married here and they entertain quite a few tourists in Singapore, so the hotel courtyard bar, where I had my Sling, and the Long Bar, where I danced the Twist with Bob, are regular haunts for them. I smiled when the bartender referred to my boss as Miss Rosie. I get the impression that to be a regular in Singapore is quite a welcome change for hotel staff who see so many faces in a year that a familiar one is a welcome one.
As for the cocktail, it was OK, but I wouldn’t rush back to have another unless I had a tourist in tow.
Good picture love with your drink, Look like you are having a great time. Glad to see you get to vist Singapore while you are their, hope you are taking alot of pictures. We are having snow storm 15 cm. or more with strong winds. Was off for my Spring break. But my boss is off for another day so i don't have to go out in this strom. Yea. Love your Mom. xxxxxxxxxxxooooooooo
ReplyDeleteI guess you will be back for another with at least Erin in tow.
ReplyDeleteI have been lazy on comment posting! How terrible of me :) Your Sling makes me think of those wildly expensive drinks we had in Sydney :)
ReplyDeleteJust Erin Ralph...just Erin?!?!
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Thanks again my love for the great blog once again you made me feel like i was their with you. Love you lots Mom.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooo
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