Ingredients

  • 1½ ozirish whiskey
  • ½ oztriple sec
  • 1 ozlemon juice
  • ½ ozsimple syrup
  • 1 wholeegg white
  • 🍋Expressed lemon peel(garnish)

🔧 Tools

cocktail shakerjiggerstrainerfine strainer

Instructions

  1. Add Irish whiskey, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a shaker without ice.
  2. Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
  3. Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
  4. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Express lemon peel over the foam and discard or use as garnish.

📜 History

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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