White Cargo (cocktail) explained

White Cargo
Type:Gin
Flaming:no
Vodka:no
Gin:yes
Garnish:Freshly grated nutmeg
Drinkware:cocktail
Ingredients:
  • 1 part dry gin
  • 1 part vanilla ice cream
Prep:Combine ingredients with ice in cocktail shaker; shake well, then strain into cocktail glass, pouring over ice.

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]

Notes and References

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