At first glance, the White Lady cocktail seems to be a Sidecar made with gin ( instead of brandy)  and an egg white, and indeed it is. The White lady was created by legendary Harry MacElhone in 1919 at Ciro’s Club in London. The perfect balance of sweetness and sharpness makes this an ideal pre-dinner cocktail. To make the most of its fresh, zesty nature, chill the ingredients before you begin. Here’s to the golden Hollywood era!