White Cargo
Gin, white crème de cacao, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream — one of the most quietly elegant forgotten cocktails from between the wars. Cold, silky, and unlike anything else on this list.
Served in a Cocktail glass · Garnish: Freshly grated nutmeg · Difficulty: medium
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz White Crème de Cacao
- 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream
Instructions
- Let ice cream soften slightly at room temperature for 5 minutes.
- Shake gin, crème de cacao, and ice cream vigorously with ice until smooth.
- Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg.