Jul 14 2026

Great White Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Great White Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

  1. 1

    Prepare and combine

    Chill a coupe or martini glass by filling it with ice water while you mix the drink. Add vodka, white crème de cacao, light cream, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Add ice and shake

    Fill the shaker with 6-8 medium ice cubes. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the exterior of the shaker is well chilled and you see a frosty film; this both chills and aerates the cream, producing a silky texture.

  3. 3

    Strain and serve

    Dump the ice water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer to remove tiny ice shards and any lemon pulp. Aim for a smooth, creamy pour.

Garnish & Finish

  1. 4

    Express a lemon twist over the surface of the drink to release oils, then rim the glass with the twist and drop it in as garnish, or float a lemon wheel on the surface. If desired, grate a very light dusting (about 1/8 tsp) of nutmeg or a few white chocolate shavings over the top for aroma and an elegant finish.

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