Episode 101 The White Lady
Ep. 101 The White Lady Cocktail: A Forgotten Classic To Die For
Welcome to Season 7 episode 101 of The Art of Drinking with Join Jules and Your Favorite Uncle
In this episode Uncle Brad loses his mind over how delicious the White Lady Cocktail tastes. We are confident you’ll do the same when you make it. Jules put’s a spin on the cocktail and names it the Foxy Lady. Then we get into the history and evolution of the White Lady cocktail. We promise you, you’ll be making this one all year long.
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Quick little history of the White Lady, listen to the full episode for more
The White Lady is a classic gin-based cocktail with a crisp, citrus-forward flavor. It was first created in 1919 by legendary bartender Harry MacElhone at Ciro’s Club in London. The original recipe used crème de menthe instead of gin, but when MacElhone moved to Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, he refined the drink by swapping in gin, creating the version we know today.
Another famous bartender, Harry Craddock, included a White Lady recipe in his 1930 "Savoy Cocktail Book," further solidifying its place in cocktail history.
Fun Facts About the White Lady Cocktail
🍸 The White Lady is often considered a gin-based take on the Sidecar, swapping cognac for gin.
🍸 Some believe the drink was named after a ghostly apparition, adding a bit of mystery to its appeal.
🍸 The egg white version wasn’t originally part of the recipe but became popular later for its luxurious mouthfeel.
🍸 It’s a favorite among bartenders and cocktail purists, known for its balanced yet strong profile.
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