Taste profile
Strong, light, balanced, and smooth.

Cocktail guide
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
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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Ingredients
How to make it
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
Best for
Best for date night.
Glassware
Cocktail glass
More to know before you make it
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
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
Sources and extras
Reference note: White lady (cocktail)
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