White Lady

This refreshing gin cocktail with bright citrus notes was originally created by legendary bartender Harry MacElhone in 1919. This version was perfected by Highclere Castle’s charming butler and barman, Luis Coelho, using the estate’s namesake spirit—super-premium, award-winning Highclere Castle Gin.

Ingredients

White Lady

  • 1½ oz (44 ml) Highclere Castle Gin
  • ¾ oz (22 ml) Cointreau or triple sec
  • ¾ oz (22 ml) lemon juice

Plating

  • Lemon twist

Directions

White Lady

Combine gin, Cointreau (or triple sec) and lemon juice in shaker tin with ice. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until thoroughly mixed, then strain into chilled martini glass. Mist essence of lemon twist over glass.

Plating

Garnish with lemon twist.

  • Prep time: 3 minutes.
  • Makes 1 serving.