Which cocktail is served on the rocks with cubed ice, includes bourbon, lemon juice, sugar syrup, aromatic bitters, foamer, and is garnished with orange zest and cherry?

• A. Whiskey Sour
• B. Clover Club
• C. Paloma
• D. Long Island Iced Tea

Answer: (A)

Recognizing a whiskey sour from its recipe and presentation. The mix of bourbon with lemon juice and sugar syrup creates the tart-sweet backbone of this drink, while aromatic bitters adds depth and complexity. The foamer indicates the use of an egg white (or similar foaming agent), which gives that silky, frothy top the whiskey sour is known for. The orange zest and cherry garnish are classic finishes for this cocktail, reinforcing its identity. Serving on the rocks with cubed ice is a common, traditional way to present a whiskey sour, keeping it refreshingly chilled without diluting too quickly.

The other options don’t fit this combination: Clover Club centers on gin with raspberry elements and is typically served up, not on the rocks; the Paloma uses tequila and grapefruit soda; Long Island Iced Tea blends multiple spirits and cola. So, the drink described is the whiskey sour.