What glass is used for a Singapore Sling?

• A. Old fashioned glass
• B. Highball/sling
• C. Collins glass
• D. Pilsner glass

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is how glassware complements a sling-style, long, ice-filled cocktail. The Singapore Sling is a gin-based drink built over plenty of ice and topped with citrus juice and soda, so it benefits from a tall vessel that can hold all the ingredients and the dilution while letting the aroma and color show. That’s why it’s associated with a sling glass, and in modern service it’s commonly poured into a highball glass as well. The tall shape keeps the drink cool and allows for a generous garnish without crowding the rim. The other options aren’t as fitting: an old-fashioned glass is too small for the ice and diluting liquids; a Pilsner glass is designed for beer; a Collins glass is tall but more typically used for drinks like a Tom Collins rather than a sling.