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Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky Sour

Category
Whisk(e)y
Brand
Johnnie Walker
Season / Occasion
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Drink / Cocktail
Bitter & Punchy , Classic Cocktails

A spicy and sour cocktail, complementing the flavours of Johnnie Walker Black Label.

Check out these other whisky cocktail recipes including the Johnnie Walker Black Label Rob Roy.

History

This simple yet brilliant cocktail follows the basic elements of a punch (sour/sweet/sour/weak) and is all about letting the base spirit (in this case whisky) shine! The first written record of this recipe is in Jerry Thomas’ iconic ‘The Bartender’s Guide’, from 1862. However, it’s likely that sours existed for many years before this, as they were popular drinks among sailors on naval ships, who added lemon to their drinks to ward off scurvy.

Recipe

  • 45ml Johnnie Walker Black Label
  • 30ml Lemon juice
  • 10ml Simple syrup
  • Lemon peel

Preparation:

  1. Add all ingredients into shaker with ice and shake hard.
  2. Double strain into a Rocks glass.
  3. Garnish with lemon peel.

Alcohol content: 14g per serve