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White lady cocktail in a gold coupe glass with a lemon rose garnish.

White Lady Cocktail Recipe

Melissa
This classic White Lady Cocktail dates back to the early 1900s and is sometimes referred to as a Delilah or Chelsea Sidecar. Made with gin, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup, and an egg white, this easy drink is super simple and delights gin lovers everywhere!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails, Drinks and Cocktails, Sour Cocktails
Cuisine American, British, French
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ ounces gin (recommend a London dry gin)
  • 1 ounce triple sec (recommend Cointreau)
  • ½ ounce lemon juice
  • ½ ounce simple syrup (store bought or homemade - see notes)
  • 1 egg white (recommend pasteurized carton egg whites)
  • Lemon peel twist for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add the gin, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker. 
  • Shake well, then add ice, and shake again until well chilled.
  • Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist, if using. 

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Notes

To make homemade simple syrup:
Combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Whisk the sugar until full dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Keeps in fridge for up to 3 weeks. 
Tips on using egg whites in cocktails:
  • It’s safest when you use pasteurized egg whites from a carton. 
  • If you don't want to use an egg white or want a vegan version, you can always substitute 2-3 tablespoons of aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas), which gives a similar feel. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 66mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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