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Free Silver

Free Silver is a cocktail made with Juice Of A Lemon, Powdered Sugar, Gin, and Dark Rum. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Collins Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic13.4% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

445 kcalCalories
13.4%ABV
37.6gSugar
42.8gCarbs
2.92Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 6 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 4.0 ozJuice of a LemonJuice
  • 2.0 ozPowdered SugarSweetener
  • 2.0 ozGinBase Spirit
  • 2.0 ozDark rumBase Spirit
  • 1.0 ozMilkDairy Or Cream
  • to tasteClub SodaMixer

How to Make It

  1. Shake with ice and strain into Collins glass over ice cubes.Shaken
  2. Fill with club soda.Fill

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Free Silver cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Free Silver taste like?

Free Silver is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

Citrus

Supporting notes

SweetBotanicalCaramelHerbal

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Free Silver is right for you

Free Silver is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 13.4% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Free Silver if...

Skip Free Silver if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Juice Of A Lemon4.0 oz

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes
Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Powdered Sugar2.0 oz

Superfine SugarWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Dissolve well; sweetness may need a small adjustment.
What changes
Superfine sugar can replace powdered sugar in many shaken drinks.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Gin2.0 oz

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Dark Rum2.0 oz

Aged RumWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener.
What changes
Aged rum can replace dark rum when a somewhat drier, oak-led profile is acceptable.
Light RumWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect less depth and dark sugar character.
What changes
Light rum can replace dark rum only when a lighter, cleaner result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Milk1.0 oz

Half-And-HalfWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount or slightly less if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes
Half-and-half can replace milk when a richer drink is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Club Sodato taste

Soda WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Soda water is usually a close substitute for club soda.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Free Silver at home?
Yes. The Free Silver uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.