White Lady Cocktail: Key Tips To Make The Perfect Drink; Recipe Inside
Amongst the host of classic gin cocktails, the white lady is known for its simplistic but effective use of the spirit and elevated balance of flavours. Made with a handful of ingredients, the appeal of the drink is attributed to its sophisticated technique and velvety mouthfeel – courtesy of the use of egg white. Its layered citrus elements are a great match for the herbal juniper notes of the gin while the creaminess softens the acidity to create balanced sips that are punctuated by sweet-tart profiles.
Ingredients For The White Lady Cocktail [Makes 1 Serving]
- 30 ml Tanqueray No. 10 (or any gin of choice)
- 15 ml triple sec
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 7 ml simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- Ice cubes
- Lemon peel twist, for garnish
How To Make The White Lady Cocktail
- Add all the ingredients to a shaker without ice and combine by shaking vigorously for 15-20 seconds, to emulsify the egg white.
- Add some ice cubes and shake again for 10-15 seconds before straining into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lemon peel twist and serve immediately.
White Lady Cocktail Ingredient Swaps And Key Tips
- For added complexity, replace simple syrup with agave or honey nectar – especially if a well-rounded sweetness is what is preferred.
- For a neutral profile, it is advised to swap the base spirit with white rum or vodka – as a way to highlight the citrus profiles without overpowering their taste.
- Taste the cocktail once it has been shaken dry (without ice) to check if it requires ingredient adjustments or balance of flavour.
- Add a few drops of cognac to the mixture before shaking to contribute richness of taste to the cocktail without its flavour overtaking other ingredients.
- If you prefer a pronounced citrus dimension for the cocktail, replace lemon juice with lime juice as well as a few strands of lime zest for added aroma.
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