White Lady
An elegant pre-Prohibition classic from Harry's New York Bar in Paris. Gin, triple sec, and fresh lemon juice shaken with egg white create a silky, frothy cocktail of remarkable refinement.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.8 oz Triple sec
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Egg white
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with fresh oysters or a delicate ceviche to complement the bright citrus and floral notes. The drink's crisp acidity cuts beautifully through rich seafood preparations.
Instructions
Combine gin, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and egg white in a cocktail shaker without ice
Dry shake vigorously for 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white
Add ice and shake hard for another 15 seconds until well-chilled
Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass
Allow the foam to settle and rise to the top for 15 seconds
Garnish with a lemon twist laid across the foam
Tips
The dry shake without ice is critical for building the signature silky foam on top A quality London dry gin like Beefeater or Tanqueray provides the botanical backbone this drink needs If you prefer to skip egg white, aquafaba from a can of chickpeas is an excellent vegan substitute using the same amount