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Blue Lady

Citrusy · Classic/vintage · Sours (citrus)

4.8 156 ratings

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Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Blue curaçao liqueur
1 oz Gin
3/4 oz Lemon juice
1/3 oz Egg white (pasteurised)

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of express coin-sized orange zest twist and float in the centre of cocktail.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker.
  2. 4 DRY SHAKE (without ice).
  3. 5 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

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Flavour profile

14.9% alc./vol. · 1.2 standard drinks · 102 calories

History

Strikingly blue with a pale head. This vintage White Lady riff has balanced colour and flavour.

This recipe is an adaptation from W. J. Tarling's 1937 publication, the Café Royal Cocktail Book (Coronation Edition). The book credits "Victor" with the drink's invention, and Victor Cabrin is widely recognized as the creator of the White Lady. BLUE LADY Invented by Victor ½ Blue Curaçao (Garnier). ¼ Booth's Gin. ¼ Fresh Lemon Juice. Dash of White of Egg. Shake and strain.

Created by Victor Cabrin