tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post973171585550607125..comments2024-03-02T16:13:12.891-06:00Comments on Kitchen Riffs: The Straits Sling CocktailKitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-72920883119470113192014-10-03T18:04:45.915-05:002014-10-03T18:04:45.915-05:00Hi Fran, I imagine the Raffles is charging for the...Hi Fran, I imagine the Raffles is charging for the "experience" of being able to drink it there. :-( I agree -- make it at home! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-27223838573766276592014-10-03T12:21:32.735-05:002014-10-03T12:21:32.735-05:00I agree with others- let's see more of Kitty! ...I agree with others- let's see more of Kitty! Whether you make the Straits Sling or the Singapore Sling, it's definitely best to make your own, and not pay the $30 they charge at the Raffles Hotel!Fran @ G'day Souffle'http://www.gdaysouffle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-24294006388001518472014-09-11T13:09:41.952-05:002014-09-11T13:09:41.952-05:00Hi Nami, that was a fun picture with Kitty Riffs. ...Hi Nami, that was a fun picture with Kitty Riffs. Getting her to pose when I want her to (as opposed to when <i>she</i> wants to) might be a problem, though. ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-79927471551961813192014-09-11T02:17:20.659-05:002014-09-11T02:17:20.659-05:00What a lovely surprise with Kitty Riffs!!!! I lov...What a lovely surprise with Kitty Riffs!!!! I love that special appearance. :) I think she should appear in at least one of your photos from now on? I can see why she's attracted to this beautiful cocktail. :)Nami | Just One Cookbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104033889937635168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-7985125664630080962014-08-28T10:01:37.245-05:002014-08-28T10:01:37.245-05:00Hi Maureen, Kitty Riffs doesn't have her own I...Hi Maureen, Kitty Riffs doesn't have her own Instagram account, but definitely needs one! She'd be the cat's meow. ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-81185694219600474762014-08-28T06:51:59.056-05:002014-08-28T06:51:59.056-05:00So... does Kitty Riffs have her own Instagram acc...So... does Kitty Riffs have her own Instagram account? Her photos would be the cream of the crop, that's for sure!<br /><br />I've only ever been to the airport in Singapore so that doesn't count I don't think. I wonder if I made this Straits Sling if it would *feel* like I'd been there? Sounds delicious.Maureen | Orgasmic Chefhttp://www.orgasmicchef.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-7043636231323976022014-08-27T09:34:18.937-05:002014-08-27T09:34:18.937-05:00Hi Holly, I've never been to Singapore -- woul...Hi Holly, I've never been to Singapore -- would love to travel there someday! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-26565425692383415152014-08-27T09:14:48.430-05:002014-08-27T09:14:48.430-05:00Your post reminds me of the time I used to live in...Your post reminds me of the time I used to live in Singapore. I love the food and the culture there. Yes, there is Strait culture with Nonya and their food is amazingly delicious. What a nice cocktail you captured! Gorgeous!Holly | Beyond kimcheehttp://www.beyondkimchee.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-42155796147578109182014-08-27T08:51:23.887-05:002014-08-27T08:51:23.887-05:00Hi Caroline, isn't this a nice cocktail? Very ...Hi Caroline, isn't this a nice cocktail? Very refreshing and colorful! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-23207618076514447022014-08-27T07:31:38.608-05:002014-08-27T07:31:38.608-05:00Great colour, lovely mix of flavours.Great colour, lovely mix of flavours.All That I'm Eatinghttp://www.allthatimeating.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-17473971458821926782014-08-26T15:27:37.720-05:002014-08-26T15:27:37.720-05:00Hi Helene, Kitty Riffs is something, isn't she...Hi Helene, Kitty Riffs is something, isn't she? ;-) I hope you get a chance to try this drink -- it's really good! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-12770815921900806452014-08-26T13:21:28.880-05:002014-08-26T13:21:28.880-05:00I don't think so we serve this cocktail but I ...I don't think so we serve this cocktail but I will suggest it to my brother in law because we should be having all ingredients anyhow in the bar. Thanks for sharing your recipe John and your cat is hilarious. ^.^Helene Dsouzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03057062918520263294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-40314150802107338872014-08-26T12:15:18.320-05:002014-08-26T12:15:18.320-05:00Hi Marta, drinks are fun to experiment with! And t...Hi Marta, drinks are fun to experiment with! And they really are a fun subject for photography. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-52098358921770464982014-08-26T10:57:20.629-05:002014-08-26T10:57:20.629-05:00How come you make an alcohol look so beautiful and...How come you make an alcohol look so beautiful and tempting. I love your drinks posts. It makes me want to experiment :)Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast todayhttp://whatshouldieatforbreakfasttoday.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-59835403613468232172014-08-26T10:06:24.395-05:002014-08-26T10:06:24.395-05:00Hi Raymund, isn't cocktail history interesting...Hi Raymund, isn't cocktail history interesting! Not as interesting as the cocktails themselves, of course, but close. ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-64406687002924520852014-08-26T10:05:39.968-05:002014-08-26T10:05:39.968-05:00Hi Taruna, I do drink cocktails, but actually like...Hi Taruna, I do drink cocktails, but actually like them in part because their color can be so spectacular. Thanks for your kind words, and for taking time to comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-80217011725274577932014-08-26T04:28:35.976-05:002014-08-26T04:28:35.976-05:00Love the history lesson here and of course the coc...Love the history lesson here and of course the cocktail recipe.Raymundhttp://angsarap.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-38347768267351251512014-08-26T02:48:50.956-05:002014-08-26T02:48:50.956-05:00I totally agree with Chris Scheuer about your cock...I totally agree with Chris Scheuer about your cocktails. I do not drink but I have tasted few and clubbed with that the pictures you click, strikingly beautiful. Gorgeous actually :)Easyfoodsmithhttp://www.easyfoodsmith.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-42613430184748343722014-08-25T19:28:11.067-05:002014-08-25T19:28:11.067-05:00Hi Chris, isn't this a pretty cocktail? And I ...Hi Chris, isn't this a pretty cocktail? And I like that last picture, too! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-82387252457876218672014-08-25T15:59:22.681-05:002014-08-25T15:59:22.681-05:00I think your cocktail could win a fashion contest....I think your cocktail could win a fashion contest. It's beautiful. Love that last picture, so fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101189914936599016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-48120647398058738262014-08-25T13:15:39.366-05:002014-08-25T13:15:39.366-05:00Hi Kristi, it does have great summer color, doesn&...Hi Kristi, it does have great summer color, doesn't it? And summer heat has returned here, and then some (close to 100 degrees!), so this refreshing drink is most welcome. ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-43087208306069463332014-08-25T11:55:03.262-05:002014-08-25T11:55:03.262-05:00Beautiful color, it reminds me of summer :)Beautiful color, it reminds me of summer :)Kristi @ MSFKhttp://www.mysanfranciscokitchen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-88362824920781175842014-08-25T09:33:02.929-05:002014-08-25T09:33:02.929-05:00Hi Donalyn, the drink probably explains everything...Hi Donalyn, the drink probably explains everything with Kitty Riffs! And the Straits Sling probably would appeal to you much more since it's not nearly as sweet as the Singapore Sling. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-12683795570332160522014-08-25T07:07:01.009-05:002014-08-25T07:07:01.009-05:00I actually do find a Singapore Sling to be on the ...I actually do find a Singapore Sling to be on the sweet side, so I would probably like this one better. And I hope Kitty Riffs, does go viral - she looks far more congenial than that Grumpy one! [she has a drink though, so maybe that explains it!] Donalyn@TheCreeksideCookhttp://thecreeksidecook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-75344261284171653212014-08-24T18:51:39.613-05:002014-08-24T18:51:39.613-05:00Hi Beth, Kitty Riffs is a bit shy (although you wo...Hi Beth, Kitty Riffs is a bit shy (although you wouldn't guess it from the photo!), which is why she hasn't appeared before. It'd be fun to use her in more photos, but that's totally up to her mood -- this is the first time she's jumped up on the set! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com