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White Lady

White Lady combines Gin, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice in a ordinary drink served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, balanced, and smooth.

Best for

Best for date night.

Quick tags

IBAClassic

Quick fact

White lady is a classic cocktail that is made with gin, Cointreau or triple sec, fresh lemon juice and an optional egg white. It belongs to the sidecar family, made with gin in place of brandy. The cocktail sometimes also includes additional ingredients, for example egg white, sugar, cream, or creme de menthe.

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How to make it

Build it step by step.

2 steps
  1. 1Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. 2Shake well and strain into large cocktail glass.

Method

Shaken

Finish

Usually finished with Lemon Juice.

Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Balanced

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: White Lady is a easy alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice.

Texture and serve cues

Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style

Best for

Best for date night.

Glassware

Cocktail glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Gin, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice.

Best pairing

Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving style

Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

White Lady is associated with the Unforgettables family of modern cocktail classics.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

White lady is a classic cocktail that is made with gin, Cointreau or triple sec, fresh lemon juice and an optional egg white. It belongs to the sidecar family, made with gin in place of brandy. The cocktail sometimes also includes additional ingredients, for example egg white, sugar, cream, or creme de menthe.

Reference cards

Base spirit

Gin

Category

Ordinary Drink

IBA category

Unforgettables

Alcohol

Alcoholic

Glass

Cocktail glass

Method

Shaken

Garnish

Usually finished with Lemon Juice.

Updated

March 11, 2026

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