Lady Diana

Lady Diana Description

How to prepare the Lady Diana cocktail recipe

Elegant, bold, and beautifully balanced, the Lady Diana cocktail combines the botanical crispness of gin with the bittersweet richness of Campari and the lively zing of fresh lime. A dash of lime cordial adds a touch of sweetness to round out the flavors, resulting in a sophisticated yet approachable drink. With its striking color and bright, bittersweet profile, the Lady Diana is a cocktail that feels refined yet vibrant—perfect for stylish evenings or celebratory moments.

Lady Diana cocktail ingredients:

• Gin: 3 cl (1 oz)

• Campari: 3 cl (1 oz)

• Lime Juice (freshly squeezed): 2 cl (0.67 oz)

• Lime Cordial: A dash

• Ice: As needed

• Optional garnish: Twist of lime

Lady Diana recipe instructions:

1. Prepare the Glass: Chill a cocktail glass or coupe.

2. Shake the Ingredients: In a shaker filled with ice, add gin, Campari, lime juice, and a dash of lime cordial.

3. Shake Well: Shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled.

4. Strain: Strain into the chilled glass.

5. Garnish & Serve: Garnish with a twist of lime and serve immediately.

Lady Diana history and origin:

The Lady Diana cocktail is a contemporary creation, named as a tribute to the late Princess Diana, admired worldwide for her elegance, charisma, and modern spirit. Although the cocktail is not officially tied to any historical bar or event, its name evokes sophistication and British flair.

Using gin—a quintessentially British spirit—and pairing it with Campari and lime brings a fresh, bittersweet flavor profile that mirrors Diana’s blend of tradition and modernity. The cocktail’s vibrant appearance and bright flavors make it a fitting homage to an enduring icon of grace and strength.

This is the cocktail of the day for 31 August. On that day Lady Diana died in a car accident in Paris in 1997.

Also try these “Lady” cocktails: Apricot Lady and the Shady Lady.