What glass, ice, and preparation method are specified for the White Lady?

• A. Chilled martini/coupe; None; Shake & fine strain
• B. Rocks; Cubed; Stir and julep strain
• C. Highball; Cubed; Build in order
• D. Champagne flute; None; Build

Answer: (A)

The White Lady is a gin-based sour served straight up, so the drink should be chilled and poured into a stemmed glass without ice in the final presentation. That’s why a chilled martini or coupe glass is the right choice and the option specifies no ice in the glass. The cocktail is made by shaking with ice to chill and dilute it evenly, then finishing with a fine strain to remove ice shards and any pulp, yielding a smooth, clean texture. Building in a glass or stirring would change the drink’s balance and texture, and using a rocks or highball glass alters the presentation and dilution; a champagne flute isn’t typical for this style. So the correct method—shake and fine strain into a chilled martini or coupe, with no ice in the serving glass—best matches the White Lady.