The Johnnie Elderflower Cocktail
The Johnnie Elderflower cocktail brilliantly exhibits delicate floral flavours, demonstrating how whisky highballs are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, particularly among skilled mixologists. A sophisticated yet approachable drink with a fresh and light flavour, the cocktail is ideal for people seeking an elegant, light-spirited whisky option.
Ingredients
Serves1- Check off ingredients
- 30mL Johnnie Walker Red Label (or any scotch whisky of choice)
- 20mL elderflower cordial
- 105mL chilled soda water
- for garnish Lemon wheel or mint sprig
- Ice cubes
Method
- Step 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes and pour the whisky and elderflower cordial.
- Step 2
Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for 10-15 seconds to blend and chill the components without diluting them too much.
- Step 3
Top up with cooled soda water, garnish with a fresh lemon wheel or vivid mint leaf and serve immediately.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
When stirring, use a long bar spoon to make 2-3 precise, slow rotations to incorporate the components without ‘bruising’ the soda water or compromising its effervescence.
Preparation Tip 2
For an elegant and long-lasting chill, use tall, clear ice spears or large column-shaped ice cubes that perfectly fit in a highball glass, melting slower than standard cubes.
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