A schematic, not to scale. The ml scale follows the glass.
Brandy base
Sidecar
The drink the family is named after, and the one people miss. The White Lady is this with gin, which is the cleanest proof in the book that a family is a shape rather than a list. Plenty of bars pour it 50 : 25 : 25, which is rounder and easier to like.
Build
- Cognac50 ml
- Triple secor Cointreau20 ml
- Lemon juice20 ml
Method
- Shake and strain
Garnish
None, or a lemon zest. A sugar rim is traditional and optional
Method
Shake and strain
Glass
Coupe
Base
Brandy
Built
90 ml
In the book