White Lady
Crisp and elegant, from 1920s London.
LevelEasy
MethodShake
GlassCoupe
Serves1
Ingredients
- 50 mlGin
- 20 mlTriple secOrange liqueur. Cointreau is the premium version.
- 20 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
- 1Egg white (optional)Use a fresh egg. Shaking it without ice first makes the foam.
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a White Lady
- If using egg white: shake everything without ice for 10 seconds first.
- Add ice and shake hard for 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled glass.
Garnish: Lemon twist