White Lady

A sophisticated and crisp gin-based sour that serves as a counterpart to the Sidecar. It is renowned for its clean, sharp citrus profile and elegant white appearance, especially when prepared with the optional egg white for a velvety mouthfeel.

Base
gin
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
coupe
Strength
high

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozGin(Dry gin preferred)
  • 0.75 ozTriple Sec(Cointreau is the classic choice)
  • 0.75 ozFresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 ozEgg White(Optional, provides a silky texture and frothy head)

Garnish: Lemon twist

Instructions

  1. 1Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
  2. 2If using egg white, shake without ice first (dry shake) to emulsify.
  3. 3Add ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
  4. 4Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.