Irish Lady
An elegant twist on the classic White Lady, substituting Irish whiskey for gin. The silky egg white foam adds luxurious texture to this citrus-forward sour.
- 1½ ozirish whiskey
- ½ oztriple sec
- 1 ozlemon juice
- ½ ozsimple syrup
- 1 wholeegg white
- Expressed lemon peelgarnish
- 1Add Irish whiskey, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a shaker without ice.
- 2Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- 3Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
- 4Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 5Express lemon peel over the foam and discard or use as garnish.
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The Irish Lady is a whiskey-based variation on the classic White Lady cocktail, which was created by Harry MacElhone in 1919 and later refined by Harry Craddock at The Savoy. By substituting Irish whiskey for gin, this adaptation showcases the smooth, slightly malty character of Irish whiskey alongside the traditional citrus and orange liqueur base. The optional egg white creates a silky texture and beautiful foam top.
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