Pink Lady

A classic cocktail, the Pink Lady is a drier and more tart flavor than the bold pink color might lead you to expect. The combination of dry gin, applejack brandy, lemon and grenadine is mixed with egg whites for a creamy frothy top that is both delicious and beautiful to look at.

The Pink Lady was one of the first “girly drinks” that probably arrived in the Prohibition era. Since the gin available at the time was of low quality, many other flavors were added to enhance the taste, and Pink Lady remained a staple of high-society women from the 1930s to the 1950s. The beautiful pink color comes from the grenadine added to the drink and you can change the color by adding more or less.

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What is the difference between Pink Lady and Clover Club?

A similar Prohibition-era drink is the Clover Club, but although it is also pink with a foamy top, the Clover Club opts for raspberry syrup instead of grenadine to make it pink and omits the applejack.

Is it safe to drink raw egg in cocktails?

When using pasteurized egg whites from a store, the chance of getting sick from bacteria is much lower. However, if you’re in the weaker category, you can try using aquafaba (chickpea water) in your drinks for the same effect.

What is the best gin to use in Pink Lady?

A traditional choice for a Pink Lady would be a juniper-forward London dry gin such as Beefeaters or Tanqueray, but you can also use a lighter gin like Hendricks or experiment with your favorite variety.

Material

• Gin: Use dry gin for this drink and the two alcoholic ingredients (gin and applejack) make the drink more intense.
• Applejack: This apple brandy is an ingredient that can be a little hard to find, but if your local liquor store doesn’t have it in stock ask them to order it.
• Lemon: Lemon juice gives the drink a tangy, bright flavor. Try to use fresh if possible.
• Pomegranate Sherbet: Red grenadine will sweeten the drink and give it a beautiful pink color.
• egg white: Adding pasteurized egg whites to the drink adds a creamy layer of foam that makes the drink silky and smooth.

Pink Lady Cocktails are best served coupe classes Or martini glasses,

guidance

Combine gin, applejack, lemon, grenadine and egg whites in an empty shaker and give a vigorous dry shake for 30 seconds to combine all ingredients and thoroughly froth the egg whites.

Add ice to the shaker and shake again until the cocktail is completely chilled.

Pour into coupe glasses and enjoy.

Tips to make

• Try using branded cherries for decoration.
• Pour your drink into a chilled glass to keep it cold for longer.
• If making more than one drink at a time, you can use one egg white in every two cocktails. The foam from one egg white is plentiful on a cocktail, so when making a batch it makes enough foam to cover two.

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