Yes, the pink lady is pink. And yes, it does have “lady” in the name. But the good people at Playboy interviewed a few bartenders about this, and if they’re not worried about the femininity of your drink, then you shouldn’t be either. The cocktail gets its pink hue from the 2 dashes of grenadine tossed in for good measure, but a pink lady is basically dry gin and apple jack, mixed with a little lemon juice and a goddamn egg white. Two high-proof boozes, mixed with eggs and lemon. Nevertheless, the grenadine gives it an ever-slightly-but-super-important dash of sweet fruitiness, and the lemon lends a dry, crisp smack to the concoction. If you’ve never sampled the Pink Lady, it’s time to do something about it.

INGREDIENTS
Serving: 1

1 1/2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce applejack, bonded
3/4 ounce lemon juice
1/4 ounce grenadine
1 egg white
Garnish: brandied cherry
DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
Shake without ice.
Add ice and shake until well-chilled.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a brandied cherry.

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