Today I'll be showing you how to make my version of the white lady! This is an airy gin cocktail that goes down easily, but my recipe is far from the original. When Harry MacElhone created this drink in 1919 there was no gin at all! I'm curious what that will taste like, so I'll be making one of those too in the video down below my recipe.

How to Make The White LAdy Cocktail

  • Just wonderful.

  • Delicate flavors and spirit forward.

  • Botanical notes with brightness from the lemon.

Sips

  • Use a small egg when getting your egg white for this recipe.

  • When shaking this cocktail make sure to hold tight, it will want to expand as you shake!

  • Chill your glass in advance.

Tips

The White LAdy Cocktail Recipe

  1. First, crack and separate the egg white from the yolk into a bowl. Set to the side.

  2. In a shaking tin, pour in 1.5 oz. of your favorite Gin.

  3. Next, add 3/4 oz. of triple sec.

  4. Then, add 3/4 oz. of fresh lemon juice.

  5. Add 1/4 oz. of simple syrup.

  6. Take your separated egg white and add that in as well.

  7. Dry shake (no ice) for 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white with the cocktail.

  8. Then add ice and shake again for approx. 10 more seconds.

  9. Double strain into a chilled glass.

  10. Express lemon oil over top and across the rim of the glass.

  11. Let the drink to rest for a short period prior to enjoying to allow the foam to settle on the top.

  12. Cheers!

  • 1.5 oz. (45 ml) Plymouth Gin 3/4 oz.

  • (22.5 ml) Luxardo Triplum Triple Sec

  • 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice

  • 1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water) OR 1:1 simple

  • Egg white from one small egg OR 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) aquafaba *

    • *Consuming raw eggs may increase the risk of salmonella.

Find some of these ingredients and more as part of my Curiada x Anders Erickson Collection

The Classic White Lady Ingredient List

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