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White Lady

Gin, Cointreau, lemon — a sidecar that switched to gin and gained composure.

How to order it: Optional egg white for silk. Coupe, no garnish, perfect posture.

Flavor profile

Sweetness4
Bitterness2
Strength7
Freshness7
Richness2
Sparkle0
Daring5

The recipe

  • 2 oz gin
  • ¾ oz Cointreau
  • ¾ oz lemon juice
  • Optional egg white
  • Shake; coupe; no garnish
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Classic variation

The White Lady is a riff on a classic. Meet the original:

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