Silk Stocking
Tequila, crème de cacao, cream and grenadine. A pink dessert drink from the 1960s.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 16% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 22.5 ml Crème de cacao
- 30 ml Thickened cream
- 5 ml Grenadine
- Cinnamon (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml tequila (blanco) into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml crème de cacao into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml thickened cream into the shaker
- Pour 5 ml grenadine into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake hard. Dust with cinnamon.
About the Silk Stocking
The cream family. Cream drinks became fashionable in the early 1900s, when the Alexander and its cousins appeared. They had a second golden age in the 1970s and 1980s with the Grasshopper, the White Russian and the Mudslide. Serve them after dinner, in place of dessert.
Silk Stocking FAQ
What's in a Silk Stocking?
30 ml tequila (blanco), 22.5 ml crème de cacao, 30 ml thickened cream, 5 ml grenadine, garnished with cinnamon.
How strong is a Silk Stocking?
About 16% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Silk Stocking?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Silk Stocking in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
