The White Lady cocktail is on the list of official drinks of the International Barmen Association. Finding it is easy in the Unforgettable category. It is a sauer drink, which is created on the basis of Cointreau or Triple-s liqueur, as well as gin. The drink is considered a cocktail for the whole day. What is the history of the drink and how to properly prepare it, we will tell in the article.
Drink history
The cocktail was invented by an Englishman named Harry McEllon in the early twentieth century. Initially, the drink contained peppermint liqueur and liqueur with lemon juice. The result was a drink with an original and piquant taste. However, after some time, the enterprising bartender became the owner of the establishment and the recipe for the drink slightly changed.
The new recipe includes orange liquor, gin and fresh lemon juice, which could give the cocktail an elegant and at the same time delicate structure, which managed to win the hearts of gourmets among alcoholic drinks.
In addition to this, there is a theory that the author of the creation of the drink comes from the United States of America or France. French bartenders are of the opinion that the drink was created in honor of the opera Francois-Adrien Boaldier called La Dame invisible. And the bartenders from America, in turn, dedicated the drink to the famous artist Ella Jane Fitzgerald, who performed a song in a white dress about an intricate lady.
How to make a cocktail "White Lady"
The drink is one of the most sought after cocktails in the world. Create it using the "shake & strain" method. They decorate the White Lady cocktail, as a rule, with a slice of lemon.
For cooking, you need the following ingredients:
- gin - 45 ml;
- orange liquor - 30 ml;
- lemon - 30 g;
- ice - 100 g.
Start preparing the drink by pouring the specified amount of gin and liquor into the shaker. Then you need to squeeze the lemon juice and add ice to the contents. Beat for 2 minutes, then pour the finished White Lady cocktail through the strainer into a chilled glass. Along the edge of the glass should hold a lemon zest. If desired, you can add decoration.
Variations of the White Lady drink
The prepared cocktail has a strength of about 35 degrees. You need to drink it slowly, in small sips, to appreciate the whole taste and juiciness of the aftertaste.
The usual drink recipe in some establishments is slightly modified according to the individual needs of customers. We offer you the most interesting variations.
- Green Lady Drink. To make it, you need to place about 5 ice cubes in a shaker, add lemon juice and pour 2 parts of gin and 1 part of green Chartreuse liquor. Then shake until foam appears and pour into a glass.
- Drink "Beautiful Lady". You need to put about 5 ice cubes in a shaker, pour 2 parts of gin, 1 part of lemon juice and the same amount of peach brandy. Introduce 1 teaspoon of egg white and shake until a foam appears, then pour into a glass.
- Drink "Apricot Lady". To prepare it, place about 5 ice cubes in a shaker, pour 1 ½ parts of white rum, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, one egg white, 1 part apricot brandy and ½ teaspoon Triple-sec. Then shake until foam appears, and then pour into a chilled glass. If desired, decorate with a slice of orange.