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