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Shaken · one serving

White Lady

A clean gin sour with orange liqueur and vivid lemon.

Short answer

White Lady is a shaken cocktail made with gin, triple sec, and lemon juice. A clean gin sour with orange liqueur and vivid lemon. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

White Lady ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

White Lady ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin40 ml4 cl1.4 oz1.6 parts
Triple Sec25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Lemon Juice25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part

Garnish: Lemon twist

Method

How to make White Lady

Follow the 5 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe glass before you begin, then prepare a fresh strip of lemon peel for the garnish.

  2. 02

    Fill a shaker with fresh ice and add the gin, triple sec, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

  3. 03

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds so the citrus is chilled and diluted into a smooth sour.

  4. 04

    Empty the ice from the coupe and double-strain the drink into the chilled glass to remove small ice shards.

  5. 05

    Express the lemon peel over the surface, wipe it around the rim, and drop it in or discard it.

Tasting profile

What does White Lady taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

White Lady questions

What is in a White Lady?

Kokto’s build uses gin, triple sec, and lemon juice.

How long does a White 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 White 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 White 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.

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