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The White Lady cocktail is on the list of official drinks of the International Bartenders Association. It is easy to find it in the "Unforgettable" category. It is a sour drink that is created on the basis of Cointreau or Triple Sec 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 prepare it correctly, 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 mint 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 changed slightly.
The new recipe included orange liqueur, gin and fresh lemon juice, which was able to give the cocktail an elegant and at the same time delicate structure that 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 fromUnited States of America or France. French bartenders are of the opinion that the drink was created in honor of the opera by Francois-Adrien Boildieu called La Dame invisible. And bartenders from America, in turn, dedicated the drink to the famous artist Ella Jane Fitzgerald, who sang a song in a white dress about an intricate lady.
How to make a White Lady cocktail
The drink is one of the most sought after cocktails in the world. It is created using the "shake &strain" method. Decorate the White Lady cocktail, usually with a slice of lemon.
For cooking you will need the following ingredients:
- gin - 45 ml;
- orange liqueur - 30 ml;
- lemon - 30 g;
- ice – 100 g.
Start the preparation of the drink by pouring the indicated amount of gin and liquor into a 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 a strainer into a chilled glass. Run a lemon zest along the edge of the glass. If desired, you can add decoration.
White lady drink variations
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 the most interesting variations for consideration.
- Green Lady drink. To get itTo prepare, you need to place about 5 ice cubes in a shaker, add lemon juice and splash 2 parts gin and 1 part Chartreuse green liqueur. Then shake until foam appears, then pour into a glass.
- Drink "Beautiful lady". It is necessary to place about 5 ice cubes in a shaker, splash 2 parts gin, 1 part lemon juice and the same amount of peach brandy. Whisk in 1 teaspoon egg white until foamy, then pour into glass.
- Drink "Apricot Lady". To prepare it, place about 5 ice cubes in a shaker, splash 1 ½ parts of white rum, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, one egg white, 1 part of apricot brandy and ½ teaspoon of Triple Sec. Then shake until foam appears, and then pour into a chilled glass. Decorate with a slice of orange if desired.
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