White Cargo (cocktail)

The White Cargo is an ice cream cocktail made with vanilla ice cream and gin.[1] Some versions include maraschino liquor, garnished with freshly grated nutmeg.[2] Its creation is credited to Harry Craddock of The Savoy Hotel in a three ingredient version that includes a splash of dry white wine.[3] Modern versions have added Chardonnay.[4]

White Cargo
Cocktail
TypeMixed drink
Base spirit
Standard garnishFreshly grated nutmeg
Standard drinkware
Cocktail glass
Commonly used ingredients
  • 1 part dry gin
  • 1 part vanilla ice cream
PreparationCombine ingredients with ice in cocktail shaker; shake well, then strain into cocktail glass, pouring over ice.

References

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  1. ^ Halley, Ned (2005). The Wordsworth Dictionary of Drink: An A-Z of Alcoholic Beverages. Wordsworth Editions. ISBN 9781840223026.
  2. ^ The Bompas & Parr Cocktail Book:Recipes for Mixing Extraordinary Drinks. Pavilion Books. 2019. ISBN 9781911641919.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Sip:100 Gin Cocktails with Only Three Ingredients. Octopus Books. 2019. ISBN 9781784726461.
  4. ^ "White Cargo". Difford's Guide.