Gin
White Lady
- Base
- Gin
- Family
- Sour
- Era
- Up to 1919
- Date
- 1919
- Glass
- Coupe
- Technique
- Shaken
- Flavour
- Citrus, Dry
- Strength
- Medium
- IBA list
- The Unforgettables
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gin | 40 ml |
| Triple sec | 30 ml |
| Lemon juice | 20 ml |
Method
- Shake everything with ice.
- Strain into a chilled glass.
Tools
Place of origin
Disputed origin: all the countries that claim it, or to which it is attributed, are shown.
Where it is most consumed
A classic of European, especially British, hotel bars.
An impression, not a measured figure
Curious stories
One version
Harry MacElhone devised it in 1919 in London with crème de menthe and later switched to gin in Paris. The Savoy's bar, however, claims it for Harry Craddock.
