White Horse

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (37 ratings)

Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
1 14 oz Blended Scotch whisky
1 14 oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
12 oz Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  3. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Review:

Aptly described as being "an herbaceous Scotch sipper."

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History:

Originally made with the eponymous whisky this classic first appears in William James "Billy" Tarling's 1937 Café Royal Cocktail Book which specifies it should be shaken rather than stirred. Originally created by one "E. Goodall", this cocktail was kindly brought to our attention by Jason E. Clapham and this adaptation is to his recipe.

WHITE HORSE
Invented by E. Goodall
1/2 White Horse Whisky.
1/2 French Vermouth.
Good dash Benedictine.
Dash Angostura Bitters.
Shake.

William Tarling, 1937

Nutrition:

One serving of White Horse contains 176 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 24.32% alc./vol. (24.32° proof)
  • 22 grams of pure alcohol

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Stephen Broughall’s Avatar Stephen Broughall
9th May at 01:44
Famous Grouse and Boissiere dry vermouth seemed to play well, along with the Benedictine. Might try it on the rocks next time, or shake instead of stirring. Good after dinner.
Peter McCarthy’s Avatar Peter McCarthy
29th March 2024 at 04:39
Johnnie Walker Black + Dolin Dry seem to work well. Good balance of smoke, sweet, honey, herbal, and spice! Great option for a nightcap, especially during autumn/winter!
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
10th June 2021 at 03:34
Good with a slight smokey flavour. Great evening drink. Enjoyed this very much.