White lady (cocktail)
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White lady (also known as a Delilah,[1] or Chelsea sidecar[1]) is a classic cocktail that is made with gin, Cointreau or triple sec, fresh lemon juice and an optional egg white.[2] 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.[3]
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IBA official cocktail | |
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Type | Cocktail |
Base spirit | |
Served | Straight up: chilled, without ice |
Standard drinkware | Cocktail glass |
IBA specified ingredients† |
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Preparation | Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into large cocktail glass. |
Commonly served | All day |
Notes | This cocktail is a variant of the Sidecar |
† White lady recipe at International Bartenders Association |
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The classic concoction is most commonly served in a martini cocktail glass. When an egg white is added a champagne coupe is preferable; the silky foam clings more pleasingly to the curved glass.