Temasek Tides

The "Temasek Tides" is an exquisite gimlet cocktail with a unique Singaporean twist. It masterfully blends Gordon’s gin with the distinct flavours of kaffir lime, pandan syrup, and orange liqueur, enriched by hints of saline and sherry.  

Temasek Tides Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1Dash

    **Saline 10%

  • 20ml

    Fresh Lime Juice

  • 20ml

    *Kaffir Lime Pandan Cordial

  • 10ml

    Fino Sherry

  • 40ml

    Gordon's Gin

0 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

  • 1

    Coupe/Sour Glass

  • 1

    Spear Ice

  • 1

    Ice Pick

  • 1

    Cocktail Shaker

  • 1

    FIne Strainer

  • 1

    Hawthorne Strainer

Serves:
1

Method

  • Method

    Temasek Tides

    1. Add 1 dash of saline, 20ml fresh lime juice, 20ml Kaffir lime panda cordial, 10ml fino sherry and 40ml of Gordon’s gin into a shaker.
    2. Add ice to shaker and shake all ingredients together.
    3. Cut spear ice into ½ and add ½ spear ice into sour/coupe glass
    4. Double strain shaken cocktail into glass
    5. Drink and enjoy!

    METHOD

    *Kaffir Lime Pandan Cordial

    1. Measure 350ml of water.
    2. Add 10 piece of Kaffir Lime leaves and 2 pandan leaves to water and boil.
    3. Once water is boiling, bring heat down to medium and add equal parts sugar and 150ml of fresh lime juice.
    4. Keep over heat till sugars have dissolved fully.
    5. Let cordial cool and add 50ml of orange liqueur to the cordial.
    6. Total Yield : 1500ml (makes 75 portions)

    METHOD

    **Saline Solution

    • Measure 100ml of water and 10 grams of table salt
    • Add ingredients together and mix until salt is fully dissolved

    Alcohol content: 15.6g

History

The gimlet, traditionally appreciated for its simplicity and ability to stimulate the appetite, becomes the perfect canvas for showcasing these diverse flavours. "Temasek Tides" not only pays homage to the island's storied past but also celebrates its standing as a global culinary powerhouse, making it an ideal pre-dinner drink that promises to transport the senses.

Named after Singapore's ancient name, Temasek, which signifies "Sea Town" in Old Javanese, this cocktail embodies the island's transformation from a bustling ancient port into a cosmopolitan city-state.

The inclusion of kaffir lime and pandan syrup adds a layer of depth with its intoxicating fragrance and sweet, herbaceous notes, paying homage to the flavours that are deeply rooted in Singaporean cuisine. Orange liqueur infuses the drink with a citrusy brightness, reminiscent of the tropical climes and the zestful spirit of the island's inhabitants.

A touch of saline solution brings out the subtleties of each flavour, akin to the way the sea has shaped Singapore's history, while a splash of sherry imparts a nuanced, oxidized sweetness that ties all the elements together, symbolizing the melding of cultures and histories that make up the Singaporean identity.

This cocktail offers a modern tribute to Singapore's rich heritage and tropical allure.