White Lady recipe

Name: White Lady
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Monde
Ingredients: 4 cl Gin; 3 cl Triple sec; 2 cl Lemon juice

Recipe published by Florian Bouché Updated on 12/06/2026

Volume 9 cl

Alcohol 30 %

Calories / serving 185 kcal

Difficulty Easy

Published 08/2024

Prep time 3 min

Ingredients

Gin

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Triple sec (Cointreau)

3 cl Buy

Lemon juice

2 cl Buy

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Preparation

Shake all the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

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History

The White Lady was created in 1919 by Harry MacElhone, a Scottish bartender, while he was working at Ciro's Club in London. Originally, the recipe included triple sec, lemon juice and white crème de menthe. However, in 1929, after opening the famous Harry's New York Bar in Paris, MacElhone modified the recipe by replacing the crème de menthe with gin. This cocktail has become a classic of the "sour" style, appreciated for its balance between acidity and sweetness.

Decoration

Your choice: - Lemon zest - Sugar on the rim of the glass - Lemon twist - Edible flower

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Frequently asked questions

Which glass should the White Lady cocktail be served in?

Recommended glass: cocktail glass or martini glass.

How strong is the White Lady cocktail?

The White Lady cocktail is about 30% alcohol.

How many calories are in the White Lady cocktail?

Allow for about 185 kcal per serving.

How long does the White Lady cocktail take to make?

Allow for about 3 min of preparation. Difficulty: easy.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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The author

Florian Bouché

Creator and editor of Passion Cocktail

Creator of Passion Cocktail since 2021. I select and review the recipes published on the site and in the mobile app.

Updated on 12/06/2026

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