Pink Ladies are a popular cocktail, often associated with a pink hue. They are typically made with:
- Gin: The base spirit of the Pink Lady, typically a London Dry gin.
- Applejack: A type of apple brandy that adds a unique apple flavor.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice provides tartness and balances the sweetness.
- Grenadine: A sweet, red syrup that adds a touch of sweetness and the iconic pink color.
- Egg White: An optional ingredient that adds a frothy texture and creates a beautiful cloud-like appearance.
A Pink Lady can be enjoyed in various ways. It can be shaken with ice for a chilled drink, or shaken without ice (dry shaken) to achieve a frothy texture. The egg white, when used, is usually dry-shaken first to create a foam before being shaken with ice.
