How To Make A Pink Lady Cocktail

By: Laura Townshend

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Smart guys can impress the ladies by knowing how to make a Pink Lady cocktail. This gin-based drink will whet her appetite while keeping her whistle moist. You may even get lucky! Pink Lady cocktails were popular during the Prohibition era of the 20th century, and in recent years have made a surprising comeback. Delight your girl with your bartending skills and knowledge! Assemble the ingredients below prior to making the cocktail for easy and fast preparation.

To make a Pink Lady cocktail, you will need:

  • 1 jigger grenadine
  • 1 jigger apple brandy
  • 1 jigger lemon juice
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 1/2 jiggers gin
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • A shaker
  • A shot glass or jigger
  • 2 bowl-shaped, stemmed glasses
  1. Put the ice into the shaker. Part of knowing how to make a Pink Lady cocktail is adding the ice first, which keeps it from splashing into the liquid ingredients.
  2. Add the liquid ingredients. Next you will add  the grenadine, apple brandy, lemon juice, egg whites and gin to make a Pink Lady cocktail. Pour each one carefully, measuring by using a shot glass or jigger.
  3. Secure the shaker's lid. After the ice and liquid ingredients are in the shaker, mix the Pink Lady cocktail by shaking for approximately 20 seconds. Shake thoroughly to make the liquid frothy and light.
  4. Pour the liquid into the glasses. Remove the shaker's outer lid, leaving the strainer intact so the Pink Lady cocktail pours easily into the glass. This recipe makes two drinks.
Posted on: Apr. 27, 2010