White Lady
Base Spirit
Gin
Flavour Type
Citrus, Smooth
Cocktail Type
Classic
An elegant cocktail with gin, triple sec, and lemon juice.
Origin/History
Created by Harry MacElhone in the 1910s.
Serving Instructions
Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Occassion
Evening, Cocktail parties
Year of Creation
1910s
Classic/Modern
Classic
Garnishes
Aroma
Citrus, Subtle Gin
Texture/Consistency
Smooth, Velvety
Pairings
Appetizers, Seafood
Fun Facts
The evolution of the White Lady mirrors the 20th-century cocktail culture.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Shake well with ice
Ingredients
- Gin
- Triple sec
- Lemon juice
Preparation Method
- 40 ml gin
- 30 ml triple sec
- 20 ml lemon juice
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