# Pink Lady

Gin and bonded apple brandy give this pink classic real force beneath tart lime, pomegranate, and a fine egg-white foam.

Strength: 28% ABV before dilution

## Ingredients

- 30 ml [London dry gin](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/london-dry-gin.md)
- 30 ml [Bottled-in-bond apple brandy](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/bonded-apple-brandy.md)
- 15 ml [Fresh lime juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-lime-juice.md)
- 10 ml [Grenadine](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/grenadine.md) — Use a grenadine made with real pomegranate.
- 10 ml [Egg white](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/egg-white.md) — Contains egg; use pasteurised egg white, keep refrigerated, and use promptly.

## Glassware

Cocktail glass

## Method

1. Dry-shake all the ingredients without ice to emulsify the egg white.
2. Add cubed ice and shake again until thoroughly chilled.
3. Fine-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/pink-lady
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/pink-lady-cadcb7c5.webp
- Recipe source: https://www.spiritsanddistilling.com/dictionary/acref-9780199311132-e-384