White Lady
Ingredientes
- Gin 4cl
- Triple sec 3cl
- Lemon Juice 2cl
Instrucciones
Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into large cocktail glass.
La White Lady es un cóctel clásico IBA Unforgettable elaborado con ginebra, triple sec y jugo de limón fresco, agitado y colado en una copa de cóctel. Es un sour perfectamente estructurado que muestra la complejidad botánica de la ginebra junto con la dulzura naranjada del triple sec y la acidez del cítrico fresco. Su elegante sencillez y perfil de sabor equilibrado la han convertido en un clásico perenne desde su creación en la década de 1920.
History & Origins
The White Lady was created by Harry MacElhone, first at Ciro's Club in London around 1919 and refined at his own Harry's New York Bar in Paris around 1923. MacElhone's original recipe used crème de menthe, but the gin-Cointreau-lemon version that became definitive was published in his 1923 'Harry's ABC of Mixing Cocktails.' The IBA lists it among its Unforgettables, recognizing it as one of the canonical classic cocktails of the 20th century.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Gin's juniper and citrus botanicals with triple sec's sweet orange peel and fresh lemon zest. Palate: Bright and well-balanced, with gin providing an herbal-botanical structure, triple sec adding orange sweetness, and lemon juice contributing the tartness that ties the drink together into a classic sour profile. Finish: Dry, clean, and refreshing with lingering orange and lemon.
Pro Tip
Use a high-quality Cointreau rather than a generic triple sec for the best expression of the orange character, and consider adding egg white for a luxurious foam variation.
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