Pink Lady
The Pink Lady is a strong gin cocktail, creamy and herbal on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 25 out of 100
- Bitter
- 21 out of 100
- Herbal
- 51 out of 100
- Creamy
- 70 out of 100
- Boozy
- 56 out of 100
How to make a Pink Lady
To make a Pink Lady, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1½ oz gin, ¼ oz grenadine, ¼ oz light cream and 1 egg white.
You'll need
- Gin1½ oz
- Grenadine¼ oz
- Light cream¼ oz
- Egg white1
Pairs well with: Grenadine · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add gin, grenadine, light cream and egg white to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Shake hard without ice for about 10 seconds to whip the egg.
- 4
Add ice to the shaker.
- 5
Shake again for 10-15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold.
- 6
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Light cream blends in smoothly only with a hard shake; the egg white needs a dry shake first to turn silky.
Pink Lady questions
What does a Pink Lady taste like?
Mostly creamy and herbal. It's a strong drink at about 17% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Pink Lady?
About 17% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Pink Lady and a Clover Club?
Both use gin, grenadine and egg white. The Pink Lady adds light cream, while the Clover Club uses lemon.
Should a Pink Lady be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: grenadine, light cream and egg white need a hard shake to mix and chill properly. Dry-shake without ice first for a thicker foam.
What can I use instead of grenadine?
Raspberry syrup will work.
What glass do you serve a Pink Lady in?
A cocktail glass.