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The White Lady
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The White Lady

The White Lady is essentially a Sidecar but made with gin rather than brandy. It was a popular drink during the Prohibition era, known for its simplicity.

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Program: Prohibition
Presented by: Chip, Merchants Cafe in Seattle

The White Lady is essentially a Sidecar but made with gin rather than brandy. As with many cocktails the origins are debated, though Harry MacElhone also claims to have invented this one as a tribute to Mata Hari in 1919. It was a popular drink during the Prohibition era, known for its simplicity.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 1 1/2 oz Cointreau
  • 1 1/2 oz lemon juice

Preparation

Mix ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice.

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