Classic Sour
White Lady
Elegant, bright and deceptively simple, the White Lady is one of the defining gin classics. Built on gin, orange liqueur and fresh lemon juice, it relies on precision rather than complexity. FOAMY WHITES adds the smooth, lasting foam that gives the cocktail its refined texture without changing its clean citrus profile.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Technique
- Single shake · Fine strain
Ingredients
- 50 mlLondon Dry Gin
- 25 mlTriple Sec
- 25 mlFresh Lemon Juice
- 20 mlFOAMY WHITES
Method
- 01Fill a shaker with large, solid ice cubes.
- 02Add all ingredients.
- 03Shake hard for approximately 10–12 seconds.
- 04Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 05Serve immediately.
Build
- Glassware
- Coupe
- Ice
- None
- Garnish
- None
- Technique
- Single shake · Fine strain
Tasting notes
- Bright
- Citrus
- Elegant
- Silky
- Family
- Sour
Origin
- Era
- Early 20th century
- Place
- Attributed to Harry MacElhone
Although its precise origin is debated, the White Lady is generally credited to Harry MacElhone during the early twentieth century. It has since become one of the essential gin classics and remains a benchmark for balance, texture and citrus precision.
Bartender notes
- Fresh lemon juice is essential for brightness and structure.
- Fine straining removes small citrus fibres that would otherwise disturb the cocktail's clean appearance.
- Serve in a thoroughly chilled coupe.
FOAMY WHITES Note
FOAMY WHITES creates the silky foam expected from a classic White Lady without requiring fresh egg white or a dry shake.