Gingerbread White Lady Cocktail
A cozy, festive twist on the classic White Lady—this gin cocktail gets a silky finish from egg white and a sweet-spiced kick from homemade gingerbread syrup. Perfect for holiday parties or chilly nights in!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Martini glass
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 0.5 oz triple sec or Cointreau
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz gingerbread syrup homemade or store-bought
- 1 egg white
- ice cubes
- cinnamon stick, lemon twist, or nutmeg optional garnish
Instructions
- Pour gin, triple sec, lemon juice, gingerbread syrup, and egg white into the cocktail shaker.
- Dry shake (without ice) hard for 10–15 seconds to build foam.
- Add ice and shake again until chilled.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, lemon twist, or a light dusting of nutmeg.
Notes
Homemade gingerbread syrup (molasses, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves) is best, but store-bought works in a pinch. Always dry shake egg white first for the best foam. Vodka can be substituted for gin if you prefer a lighter base.