Also known as a Delilah, it was most-likely created by bartender Harry McElhone while working at a London club in 1919. It was not until 1923 at his own bar in Paris, that he decided to use gin instead of crème de menthe, and it became a classic!
The White Lady
1-3/4 oz. Gin (Hendrick's)
3/4 oz. Triple Sec or Cointreau
3/4 oz. Lemon juice
1/4 oz. Simple syrup
1 Egg white
The White Lady
Ingredients...
Method...
Add all ingredients to a shaker tin. Dry shake for 15 seconds, then wet shake for 10-15 seconds. Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass. Express and garnish with a lemon twist.
The White Lady Cocktail
The White Lady was named for a woman who helped British prisoners escape Turkey in the first world war. She dressed as a wash lady (in white) and hid the men in the washing trolley.
Notes...
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Remember, there is no single right way to make a cocktail. Feel free to experiment and adjust my recipes to your own taste and liking. The key is to have fun while doing it. Cheers!
Feedback...
Hi, I'm Scott Gardner, your mindful mixologist. While I am not a professional bartender, I have made well over two hundred different and unique cocktails, and invented over fifteen original drinks, including my famous European Vacation, Muzetta's Waltz, and The Cherry Bella, all of which can be found in my book, Lock it, Flip it, Kick it & Shake!
Besides shaking, stirring, and sipping, I also enjoy golfing, reading, and writing. My wife and I both love animals and we have recently gotten into birding, which is a fun and rewarding hobby. And our favorite birds... The Philadelphia Eagles, of course! Go Birds!
