5 Johnnie Walker Cocktails Worth Trying

Known as the most widely distributed brand of blended Scotch whisky in the world, Johnnie Walker originated in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. The iconic Scotch brand was established by grocer John Walker in 1820a and is now owned by Diageo. The Johnnie Walker brand is sold in 180 countries around the world. In 2016, Johnnie Walker’s annual sales were recorded to be over 156.6 million liters – about the fluid volume of 223.7 million 700 ml bottles!

In this post, we present 5 delectable and easy-to-make cocktails you can make with Johnnie Walker whiskies. Not just that, all the ingredients you need for these Johnnie Walker cocktails are available in your local supermarket.

Here are 5 Johnnie Walker cocktail recipes you can make yourself or your guests at home:

1. JOHNNIE & LEMON

Evoking Johnnie Walker Black Label’s citrusy notes, Johnnie & Lemon highball is the perfect cocktail refresher – a thirst-quenching cocktail very useful on a spring evening or weekend BBQ.

Ingredients:

50ml (5 tablespoons) Johnnie Walker Black Label (or Red Label)

150ml lemonade or lemon-flavoured soda (such as 7Up or Sprite)

Garnish: lemon peel and mint leaf

Method: Fill a tall glass with ice and add the Johnnie Walker. Top up with the ice-cold lemonade or carbonated drink. Garnish with a slice of orange, or lemon peel and mint leaf.

2. JOHNNIE & GINGER

Eliciting the spicier notes of the Johnnie Walker blend, this classic ginger highball is loved by cocktail lovers and fans of neat whisky.

Ingredients:

50ml Johnnie Walker Black Label

150ml ginger ale

Garnish: ginger slice and star anise

Method: Fill a tall glass with ice and add the whisky. Add ginger ale, and garnish with a slice of ginger ale and star anise.

3. JOHNNIE & ELDERFLOWER

For those who prefer softer cocktails, Johnnie & elderflower is just great. This smooth and tasty cocktail combines Johnnie Walker Black Label with a touch of elderflower cordial and soda, presenting a balanced palate.

Ingredients:

50ml Johnnie Walker Black Label

20ml elderberry syrup (concentrate)

Soda

Garnish: elderflower and lavender sprig.

Method: Fill a tall glass with ice and add the whisky. Add elderflower cordial, and stir. Top with soda. Garnish with elderflower and lavender sprig.

4. JOHNNIE & GREEN TEA

Truly delicious, yet unconventional, this cocktail matches the smooth and smoky finish of Johnnie Walker Black Label with the delicate matcha flavour to create a refreshing serve.

Ingredients:

50ml Johnnie Walker Black Label

50ml green tea mixer

Soda

Garnish: pineapple leaf and lemongrass

Method: Fill a tall glass with ice to the top, add the whisky, and stir. Add green tea, and top with soda. Garnish with pineapple leaf and lemongrass.

5. JOHNNIE & PEACH

Known for its vibrant flavours and sweet notes, Johnnie & Peach is a highly refreshing, fruity cocktail, combining the sweet notes of Johnnie Walker Black Label and a peachy iced tea.

Ingredients:

50ml Johnnie Walker Black Label

150ml sparkling peach iced tea

Garnish: peach fan and thyme sprig

Method: Fill a tall glass with ice, pour the whiskey, and stir until the base and glass are well cooled. Top with iced peach tea and garnish with peach fan and thyme sprig.

We hope these 5 delicious Johnnie Walker cocktails have somehow inspired you to try something new. Choose your favourite Johnnie highball cocktail, have fun while making it, and indulge! Don’t forget to consume with moderation!