CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1920–1933
White Lady
Gin, Cointreau and lemon, shaken to a soft white foam.
1920sHistorical classicResearched
The White Lady began as a crème-de-menthe drink in the 1910s, but the gin, Cointreau and lemon version became standard in the 1920s. Harry MacElhone and Harry Craddock both printed versions, and the drink became a Savoy staple. Egg white is optional but gives the cocktail its characteristic silkiness.
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THE RECIPE
Ingredients
- Gin50 ml
- Cointreau25 ml
- Lemon juice25 ml
- Egg whiteoptional
- Lemon peelto garnish
Method
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a coupe and garnish with lemon peel.
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