Refreshing Whisky Cocktail Recipes You Can Sip All Year Round
Do you enjoy whisky? Maybe you love to sip it neat or on the rocks? How about whisky cocktails? Whisky with its exciting flavours and complex character makes it a versatile spirit to mix with other ingredients. If you think whisky cocktails are best for cold winter nights, think again. They can also be refreshing, delectable and perfect for any occasion - even for sipping all year round! If you are a home bartender who is looking for some crowd-pleasing whisky cocktail recipes, you have come to the right place. We have specially curated a delicious list of recipes for you.
Refreshing Whisky Cocktail Recipes
1. Scotch Whisky Mojito Cocktail Recipe
Yep, your classic mojito gets a scotch whisky twist! Made with Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch whisky, this mojito cocktail packs a punch of flavours - sweet, tart and smooth! Try this rejuvenating mix of scotch whisky, fresh lime, simple syrup, and ginger ale with a splash of sour now. Here’s a cocktail recipe for you:
Ingredients
- Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky - 50ml
- Fresh Lime Juice - 25ml
- Simple Syrup - 15ml
- Ginger Ale - top-up
- Sour-mix - 1 splash
- Mint Sprig - 1
- Lime Twist - 1
- Ice
Method
- Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice.
- Measure and pour Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup and a splash of sour mix into the shaker.
- Shake well to combine the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Top up with ginger ale.
- Garnish with a twist of lime and mint sprig.
- Serve and enjoy!
2. Johnnie & Green Tea Highball Recipe
Whisky highballs are absolutely easy on the palate and exciting on the senses. The beautiful marriage of Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky and Sweet Green Tea creates a burst of flavour in every sip. Perfect whisky cocktail to awaken your senses. Here’s the whisky highball recipe for you:
Ingredients
- Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky - 50ml
- Sweet Green Tea - 150ml
- Lemongrass Stalk - 1
- Pineapple Leaf - 1
- Ice
Method
- Grab a highball glass and fill it with ice.
- Measure and pour Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky into the highball.
- Top up with the sweet green tea.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a pineapple leaf and a stalk of lemongrass.
- Serve and enjoy!
3. Rob Roy Cocktail Recipe
This scotch whisky twist on the classic Manhattan cocktail is not to be missed. If you are a whisky enthusiast, then you surely fall in love with this cocktail. The impeccable blend of sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters and Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky is rich and tempting to the palate. Here’s the whisky cocktail recipe for you:
Ingredients
- Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky - 60ml
- Sweet Vermouth - 60ml
- Aromatic Bitters - 2 dashes
- Orange Peel - 1
- Ice
Method
- Grab a mixing glass and fill it with ice.
- Measure and pour 60ml of Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky, 30ml of sweet vermouth and two dashes of aromatic bitters into the mixing glass.
- Stir well to combine.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Twist an orange zest over the drink to express its oil, and drop it into the glass to garnish.
- Additionally, you can also garnish with a brandied cherry.
4. Johnnie & Lemon Highball Recipe
Zesty citrus caress and a whisky that boasts smoky, and fruity flavour with a hint of spice. Sounds enchanting? This whisky highball is delightful in the senses. Make it once and you will surely mix it often. Johnnie & Lemon is a fusion of flavours that will make your taste buds tickle. Crafting this cocktail at home is a breeze. Here’s the simple recipe for this whisky highball cocktail:
Ingredients
- Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky - 50ml
- White Lemonade - 150ml
- Lemon Zest - 1
- Mint Sprig - 1
- Ice
Method
- Grab a highball glass and fill it with ice.
- Measure and pour Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky into the highball.
- Top up with lemonade.
- Stir gently to mix.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and lemon zest.
- Serve and enjoy!
5. Old-Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
Sip on the timeless classic and let its symphony of flavours transport your senses into pure bliss. Old-fashioned is a classic whisky cocktail that highlights the intricate flavours of the scotch whisky. This recipe features the bold and finest Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky that blends with bitters and simple syrup to create an unforgettable drink. Here’s the cocktail recipe for you to try at home:
Ingredients
- Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky - 60ml
- Angostura Bitters - 2 dashes
- Simple Syrup - 10ml
- Orange Twist - 1
- Ice
Method
- Grab a mixing glass and fill it with ice.
- Next, measure and pour simple syrup, two dashes of aromatic bitters, and Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky into the glass.
- Stir well to combine.
- Prepare a rocks glass by placing a big block of ice in it.
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture from the mixing glass into the prepared rocks glass.
- Twist an orange peel to express the oils into the drink and drop it into the glass to garnish.
