Pink Lady
A blushing pre‑Prohibition sour—gin and applejack with lemon, real grenadine, and a silky egg‑white foam.
19%
ABV
medium
Difficulty
coupe
Glass
Flavor Profile
History & Heritage
“Printed as early as 1913 and popular through the Savoy era, the Pink Lady’s best versions include applejack and egg white—yielding a structured, gently tart classic unfairly maligned by mid‑century stereotypes.”
Ingredients
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Method
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Dry shake all ingredients without ice until frothy
Add ice and shake hard again
Double strain into a chilled coupe
Garnish with a brandied cherry on the foam
Glassware
Served up in a chilled coupe
Garnish
Flavor Journey
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Sweet
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Sour
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Bitter
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Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Dry shake long for stable foam; reverse dry shake if preferred
Use real pomegranate grenadine for color and snap
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