Ingredients: Served: Straight up: chilled, without ice. Drinkware: Cocktail glass. Method: Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into large cocktail glass. Notes: This cocktail is a variant of the Sidecar. 4 cl gin, 3 cl Triple Sec, 2 cl lemon juice

**White-Lady - Cocktail** Embrace the elegance of the **White Lady Cocktail**, a crisp, **Sour**, and sophisticated classic featuring the delightful combination of **Gin**, **Orange Liqueur**, and fresh **Citrus**! This beautifully balanced **Cocktail** pairs the botanical notes of **Gin** with the sweet, aromatic orange flavor of **Triple Sec** and the bright, zesty tang of fresh **lemon juice**. It's a clean, refreshing drink that's **Shaken** to perfection and **Served Up** in a chilled **Cocktail glass**. **Ingredients:** * 4 cl gin * 3 cl Triple Sec * 2 cl lemon juice **Preparation:** 1. Chill your **Cocktail glass** thoroughly. 2. In a **cocktail shaker**, combine the **gin**, **Triple Sec** (**Orange Liqueur**), and fresh **lemon juice**. 3. Fill the shaker generously with ice cubes. 4. **Shake well** until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the liquid is thoroughly chilled. 5. **Strain** the mixture into your chilled **Cocktail glass**. 6. Serve **Straight up**, without ice. **Notes and Tips:** * Using *freshly squeezed* **lemon juice** is absolutely essential for the proper **Citrus** and **Sour** balance. * The quality of your **Triple Sec** (**Orange Liqueur**) can make a difference – use a good quality brand. * Shaking well is key to proper chilling and slight dilution when serving **Served Up**. * A classic garnish is a lemon twist, expressing the oils over the drink before adding it enhances the citrus aroma. * Note: This **Cocktail** is a variant of the Sidecar, which uses **Cognac** instead of **Gin**. If you like one, you'll likely enjoy the other! **History or Origin:** The history of the **White Lady Cocktail** is a bit debated. Some sources attribute its creation to Harry MacElhone at Ciro's Club in London in 1919, using crème de menthe. However, the more widely accepted origin is from the same Harry MacElhone, but using the now-standard ingredients (Gin, Cointreau/Triple Sec, lemon juice) after he moved to Harry's New York Bar in Paris in the 1920s. It quickly became a popular and enduring classic. **Visual Description:** Served **Straight up** in a chilled **Cocktail glass**, the **White Lady** is typically a pale white or very light yellow/greenish color, which can become slightly cloudy after shaking due to the citrus oils and air. It looks clean, cool, and inviting, often garnished with a bright lemon twist. **Conclusion:** For a timeless, zesty, and beautifully balanced **Cocktail**, the **White Lady** is a perfect choice. Its crisp blend of **Gin**, **Orange Liqueur**, and **Citrus**, **Shaken** and **Served Up**, is wonderfully refreshing and elegant. It's a **Sour Cocktail** that proves the power of simple, quality ingredients. Mix one up and enjoy this classic sip!