White Lady
The White Lady is a strong gin sour, fruity and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official unforgettables cocktails.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 64 out of 100
- Sweet
- 64 out of 100
- Fruity
- 66 out of 100
- Herbal
- 46 out of 100
- Boozy
- 74 out of 100
How to make a White Lady
To make a White Lady, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1⅓ oz gin, 1 oz Triple Sec and ⅔ oz lemon juice.
You'll need
- Gin1⅓ oz
- Triple Sec1 oz
- Lemon Juice⅔ oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add gin, triple sec and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
White Lady questions
What does a White Lady taste like?
Mostly fruity and tart, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 22% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a White Lady?
About 22% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a White Lady and a Corpse Reviver?
Both use gin, Triple Sec and lemon juice. The Corpse Reviver uses lillet blanc and absinthe. The White Lady is the stronger of the two.
Should a White Lady be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lemon juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
Can I make White Ladys in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 8⅓ oz gin, 6 oz Triple Sec and 4¼ oz lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Add 3¾ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.