1 serving
Bitter Lady ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London dry gin | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
 Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
 Egg White | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
 Red bitter aperitif | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Honey | 1 teaspoon | — | — | — |
Garnish: Grapefruit twist
Method
How to make Bitter Lady
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the Grapefruit twist, and ready the shaker.
- 02
Measure london dry gin, lemon juice, egg white, red bitter aperitif, honey accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake all ingredients with ice until emulsified and very cold, then fine-strain into the chilled coupe.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 06
Finish with Grapefruit twist and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Bitter Lady taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Bitter Lady questions
What is in a Bitter Lady?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, lemon juice, egg white, red bitter aperitif, and honey.
How long does a Bitter Lady take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Bitter Lady prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Bitter Lady alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B021https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2300/bitter-lady · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved