White Lady is a classic gin sour with orange liqueur and lemon juice. It should be shaken because citrus is central to the structure.
Shake gin, triple sec, and lemon juice with ice until cold. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and serve without garnish.
Serve up in a chilled coupe glass with no garnish.
Pair it with oysters, goat cheese, chicken salad, fried seafood, or lemon tart.
The White Lady belongs to the classic Sidecar-family sour template, replacing brandy with gin.
Best for aperitif service, classic cocktail menus, and citrus-led sour drinkers.
Gin gives botanicals, triple sec adds orange sweetness, and lemon juice gives clean acidity.
Crisp, classic, citrusy, and elegant.
Add egg white for a silkier foam and softer texture.
24%
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