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This seemed like a good idea...
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Same cocktail, one adjustment:
The White Lady Sour
Elegant, brisk, and a little stronger than it looks.
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Why I Tried This
I wanted to go with a gin-based sour that wasn't your typical gin sour. The White Lady adds sweet orange notes - usually provided by Cointreau, but in this case, a locally-produced triple sec - in addition to tart lemon for a cocktail that is clean, sharp, and elegant.
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How It Turned Out
Sweetness:
- Dry overall with just a hint of sweetness from the orange liqueur
- Crisp and refreshing rather than round or soft
Balance:
- Bright lemon up front, gin botanicals through the middle
- A textbook sour: sharp, clean, and beautifully aligned
Mouth Feel:
- Light and brisk with a quick, tidy finish
- Optional egg white can add a silky top without dulling the snap
Notes & Fine Tuning
If the lemon feels a little too punchy, just ease up a splash — or sneak in an extra barspoon of orange liqueur to smooth the edges. A classic London Dry keeps things sharp; a more botanical gin softens the mood. And if you’re a foam-on-top person, that egg white will give it a silky upgrade without making the drink sweet.
Flavor Expectation
Bright citrus leads, gin botanicals show up quick, and the finish is clean enough to make you feel like you’re having a classy moment. In short: crisp, elegant, and not here to coddle you.
Worth repeating? I’ll let you decide.
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