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The Silver Stallion is cocktail number 70 on the Swank Cocktail Guide.
Silver Stallion cocktail history
The Silver Stallion cocktail is generally thought to have been a nod to The Silver Stallion, A Comedy of Redemption, written by James Branch Cabell and published in 1926.
Judge Jr’s White Cargo and Silver Stallion cocktails
A cocktail recipe similar to the Swank version of the Silver Stallion was published by Judge Jr. under two different names in 1927 and 1928. The White Cargo cocktail recipe was published by Judge Jr., on page 61 of Here’s How in 1927 and, in the 3rd printing in 1928, under the name of Silver Stallion. The White Cargo did not include lemon and lime juice; Judge Jr’s 1928 Silver Stallion included Silver King Fizz.
The White Cargo, 1927
Here’s a concoction that’s endorsed by all the ice cream manufacturers. And, take it from me it’s a rare beverage!
1/2 vanilla ice cream;
1/2 Gordon water;
no ice is necessary; just shake until thoroughly mixed; add water or white wine if the concoction is too thick.
Toast: Here’s to your car and my car – may they never meet.
Judge Jr., Here’s How, 1927, p. 61, The White Cargo.
Silver Stallion, 1928
No, James Branch Cabell didn’t invent this one but he should have!
1/2 vanilla ice cream;
1/2 Gordon water;
fill with Silver King Fizz
Judge Jr., Here’s How, 1928, 3rd printing, p. 28, Silver Stallion.
Judge Jr. promoted Silver King Fizz, That Marvelous MIxer in his magazine, Judge.
Silver Stallion cocktail recipe
1/2 Dry Gin, 1/2 Vanilla Ice Cream, Juice 1/2 Lemon and 1/2 Lime. Shake with little fine ice. Strain into glass. Fill with Soda.
Ingredients used:
- Hendrick’s Gin
- Breyer’s Vanilla Ice Cream
- Fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh-squeezed lime juice
- SodaStream carbonated water
Silver Stallion cocktail review
Our ratings (1-5 🍸)
Greg: 🍸🍸🍸🍸
Kim: 🍸🍸🍸🍸
We enjoyed this as an after-dinner drink. A bit tart, but quite good.
Next up… Cocktail # 71, Singapore Sling
