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White Cargo Cocktail

White Cargo Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Mr. Boston Gin. It leans vanilla and botanical. Shaken and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 21.9% ABV and roughly 129 kcal (estimated per recipe).

Cocktailalcoholic21.9% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

129 kcalCalories
21.9%ABV
6.2gSugar
7.1gCarbs
0.73Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 2 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Shake until thoroughly mixed and add water or sauterne if the mixture if too thick.Shaken
  2. Serve in an old-fashioned glass.Serve

How to Serve

Glass
Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
AcidityFlatCrisp
FruitinessEarthyFruity
BoldnessDelicateBold
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • Date NightSuggested from its vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.
  • DessertSuggested from its cream and vanilla notes, pairing with desserts pairing.

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

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

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

May be limited

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Not compatible

Vegan

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is a White Cargo Cocktail?
The White Cargo Cocktail is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 21.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 129 calories.
What does a White Cargo Cocktail taste like?
White Cargo Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Vanilla, Botanical, Citrus, Herbal. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a White Cargo Cocktail?
White Cargo Cocktail pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a White Cargo Cocktail?
The White Cargo Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 21.9%. That's approximately 0.73 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 129 kcal, 6.2g sugar, 7.1g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a White Cargo Cocktail typically served?
White Cargo Cocktail is often suggested for Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a White Cargo Cocktail?
If you enjoy White Cargo Cocktail, 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 White Cargo Cocktail at home?
Yes. The White Cargo Cocktail uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned 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 White Cargo Cocktail 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.