White Lady

Cocktail Bartender Gin

London bartender Harry McElhone, who worked at Ciro Club, is credited with creating the White Lady in 1919. It was originally made with crème de menthe instead of gin.

November 30, 2016

Ingredients

2 ounces gin
1 ounce triple sec
¾ ounce lemon juice

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake over ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or wedge.

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