The white leaves of the perfume tree (or the white champaca tree as it is otherwise know) are synonymous with Hong Kong and its fragrant streets. Their inviting aroma has echoes in this classic cocktail recipe, thanks to its use as a key botanical in Perfume Trees Gin, our April 2020 Gin of the Month.

With subtle citrus notes of lemon and orange playfully accompanying the aromatic bouquet of the perfumed gin, we have here spring in all its glory. Enjoy!

Perfume Trees Gin White Lady

45ml Perfume Trees Gin (any other floral London Dry Gin would also work here)
15ml Cointreau (available in most supermarkets)
10ml simple syrup
15ml lemon juice
1 egg white
Edible flower, to garnish (optional)

First, make your simple syrup: Combine 200ml water and 200g sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the sugar dissolves. Cool to room temperature, keep refrigerated and use within two weeks.

Add all your ingredients except your garnish to a cocktail shaker and shake without ice to emulsify the egg. Add ice and shake a second time. Strain into a chilled champagne coupe. Garnish and serve.

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