White Lady
White Lady is a citrus, sour and strong cocktail made with Gin, with moderate flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 40 ml gin
- 30 ml triple sec (Cointreau)
- 20 ml fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Lemon twist (optional)
Method
- In a shaker with ice, combine the gin, triple sec, and lemon juice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, no ice in the serve.
- Garnish with a lemon twist, if you like.
FAQ
What is in a White Lady?
A White Lady is made with 40 ml gin, 30 ml triple sec (Cointreau), 20 ml fresh lemon juice, Ice and Lemon twist (optional).
Is a White Lady strong?
A White Lady is spirit-forward: little mixer, and the alcohol shows.
When should you serve a White Lady?
A White Lady fits an aperitif, easy prep and a classic.
What is the bartender tip for a White Lady?
The IBA is 40 ml gin, 30 ml triple sec, and 20 ml lemon — no egg white. Cointreau holds up better than cheap triple sec. It's a Sidecar with gin in place of brandy; the catalog's Kamikaze is the vodka cousin with lime. Modern versions (Steve the Bartender, the video's "now") add egg white: dry shake first, then shake with ice, for foam. Without egg white, the drink is drier and the citrus shows. A chilled glass is the point: a warm White Lady disappears.