White Lady Davidson Plum Gin Cocktail Recipe

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White Lady Davidson Plum Gin Cocktail Recipe

Featuring Little Juniper Rare Plum Gin

Add a sophisticated twist to your classic gin cocktail repertoire with this White Lady Davidson Plum Gin Cocktail. With the rich, tart notes of Little Juniper Rare Plum Gin balanced against the zesty freshness of lemon and the smooth sweetness of apricot brandy, this cocktail is a refreshing and elegant choice for any occasion.

Ingredients for a White Lady Gin Cocktail

  • 60ml Little Juniper Rare Davidson Plum Gin
  • 25ml fresh lemon juice
  • 25ml apricot brandy (or substitute with 25ml triple sec)
  • 7.5ml 1:1 sugar syrup
  • 10ml egg white

How to make a White Lady Gin Cocktail

  1. First Shake: Add the Little Juniper Rare Plum Gin, fresh lemon juice, apricot brandy (or triple sec), sugar syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker. Shake without ice to emulsify the egg white.
  2. Second Shake: Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously again to chill and aerate the mixture.
  3. Double Strain: Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass for a smooth and refined finish.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Sip and savour the beautifully balanced tart plum, bright citrus, and silky sweet flavours.

This White Lady Davidson Plum Gin Cocktail is a fresh take on a timeless classic, highlighting the unique fruitiness of Little Juniper Rare Plum Gin. Perfect for summer evenings or festive gatherings!

The History of the White Lady Gin Cocktail

The White Lady cocktail has a debated origin, with several bartenders claiming its creation. It’s believed to have first been made by Harry McElhone in 1919 at London’s Ciro Club, using crème de menthe, triple sec, and lemon juice. Later, at his Paris bar in 1923, McElhone replaced the crème de menthe with gin. Harry Craddock of The American Bar at The Savoy refined the recipe in 1930, making it drier by increasing the gin. Peter Dorelli, another Savoy legend, later added egg white for a smooth, silky texture. It’s famously known as a favourite drink of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.