Cocktails

Free Silver

Free Silver is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans citrus. Shaken and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 13.4% ABV and roughly 445 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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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

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

How to Serve

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

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Sweet Botanical Caramel Herbal

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?

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-Free Vegetarian

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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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Free Silver?: The Free Silver is a cocktail made with 6 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 13.4%. A standard serving contains approximately 445 calories.
What does a Free Silver taste like?: Free Silver has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Sweet. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Free Silver?: The Free Silver has an ABV of approximately 13.4%. That's approximately 2.92 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 445 kcal, 37.6g sugar, 42.8g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Free Silver typically served?: Free Silver is often suggested for Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Free Silver?: If you enjoy Free Silver, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
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.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Free Silver with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.