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Silver King Cocktail

Silver King Cocktail is a cocktail made with Egg White, Juice Of A Lemon, Gin, and Powdered Sugar. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic9.7% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

310 kcalCalories
9.7%ABV
36.3gSugar
41.5gCarbs
1.46Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

Contains an egg ingredient. Prepare with a fresh, safe egg; those who should avoid raw egg may prefer to skip it.

How to Make It

  1. Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Silver King Cocktail 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 Silver King Cocktail taste like?

Silver King Cocktail 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

SweetBitterBotanicalHerbal

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
  • Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Silver King Cocktail is right for you

Silver King Cocktail 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 9.7% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Silver King Cocktail if...

Skip Silver King Cocktail 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

  • AperitifSuggested from its bitter and botanical notes.
  • Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.

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.

Food pairings

SeafoodCevicheSalads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

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

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

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

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

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

Orange Bitters2 dashes

Angostura BittersNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste; the result will be less citrus-led.
What changes
Angostura can replace orange bitters only when a warmer, more spice-led result is acceptable.
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 Silver King Cocktail at home?
Yes. The Silver King Cocktail uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.