Pink Lady
Description
Pink Lady is an elegant and historic cocktail born in London in 1912. Based on gin, it features the sweetness and beautiful pink color of grenadine syrup, and a fluffy texture from egg white. Loved by many for its beautiful appearance and refined taste, it's recommended to enjoy after meals and is perfect for special occasions.
Origin
Country of Origin: United Kingdom （1912年）
Created in London in 1912 at the wrap party of the Broadway musical 'Pink Lady', dedicated to the leading actress Hazel Dawn. Named after the stage production, it was born as a cocktail expressing the actress's beauty and elegance.
Birth Date Meaning
A versatile understanding person who knows ten from hearing one
The elegant and complex flavor of Pink Lady represents the insight to understand much from little information and talents in multiple fields
Famous Quotes
- "Beauty may not last forever, but the beauty of Pink Lady is eternal" - Anonymous bartender
Trivia
- Born in London in 1912, dedicated to Hazel Dawn, the leading actress of Broadway musical 'Pink Lady'
- Also the origin of the name of Japanese idol group 'Pink Lady'
- Singer-songwriter Shunji Tokura named 'Pink Lady' after this cocktail
- Using egg white creates a fluffy texture and beautiful pink appearance
- One of the representative gin-based cocktails recognized by IBA (International Bartender Association)
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Dry Gin - 45 ml
- Grenadine syrup - 15 ml
- Egg white - 1/2 個
- Lemon juice - 5 ml
Instructions:
- Add 45ml dry gin to shaker
- Add 15ml grenadine syrup
- Add 1/2 egg white
- Add 5ml lemon juice
- Add ice to shaker
- Shake vigorously to properly mix egg white
- Strain into chilled cocktail glass