White Lady

White Lady

The White Lady cocktail is a classic gin-based cocktail that has been popular since the early 1900s. It is a sophisticated and elegant drink that is perfect for special occasions and is sure to impress your guests.

The White Lady cocktail was first created in the early 1900s by Harry MacElhone, the owner of the famous Harry’s New York Bar in Paris. The drink was originally made with gin, Cointreau, and lemon juice, and it quickly became a favorite among the patrons of the bar. The White Lady was also served at the famous Savoy Hotel in London, where it was a favorite of the hotel’s famous guests such as Ernest Hemingway and Winston Churchill.

The main ingredient in a White Lady cocktail is gin, which provides the drink with its distinct juniper flavor. It is important to use a high-quality gin for this cocktail, as the gin will be the main flavor of the drink. A popular choice for a White Lady is London dry gin, which is a type of gin that is characterized by its dry and juniper-forward taste.

The other two main ingredients in a White Lady cocktail are Cointreau and lemon juice. Cointreau is a type of triple sec, which is an orange-flavored liqueur that is made from the peels of sweet and bitter oranges. It provides a subtle orange flavor to the drink and adds a nice sweetness to balance out the tartness of the lemon juice. The lemon juice provides a refreshing tartness and a nice acidic balance to the drink.

To make a White Lady cocktail, the ingredients are simply combined in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. The drink can be garnished with a twist of lemon or a cherry, but it is typically served without any garnish, allowing the clear color of the drink to show through.

Directions

1. Fill a shaker with ice
2. Add 45ml/1.5oz of Gin
3. Add 30ml/1oz of Cointreau
4. Add 15ml/1oz of Lemon Juice
5. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

One variation of the White Lady cocktail is the “Green Lady”, which is made with the addition of green Chartreuse, a herb-based liqueur. This gives the drink a more complex flavor and a slightly sweeter taste.

Another variation is the “Earl Grey Lady” which is made with the addition of Earl Grey tea syrup and a garnish of orange twist. This variation adds a subtle tea flavor and a fragrant aroma to the drink.

The White Lady cocktail is a classic gin-based cocktail that has been popular since the early 1900s. It is a sophisticated and elegant drink that is perfect for special occasions and is sure to impress your guests. With its refreshing combination of gin, Cointreau, and lemon juice, it is a great drink to enjoy any time of the year. Whether you prefer your White Lady with a traditional recipe or a twist with a variation, it’s a cocktail that you’ll come back to time and again.