Celebrate Democracy: Johnnie Walker Cocktails To Enjoy On Election Day
06 Nov 2018 by Roberto Lopez in Cuisine, General, Home, Pleasure, Products, Spirits
The 2018 elections are here, and like any other, are important for the future of our country. What better way to enjoy democracy than by putting on your “I Voted!” sticker and raising a glass with some friends over patriotic sips. These tasty election-themed cocktails from Johnnie Walker are the perfect way to celebrate democracy after you head to the polls.
Voting to move our country forward is something worth celebrating—we hope you toast to celebrate your civic duty with one of the Johnnie Walker specialty cocktails below.
The Progress
by Moses Laboy
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Johnnie Walker Red Label
.75 oz Ginger/Butterfly Pea Flower Sweetener*
.5oz Fresh Lemon juice
.75oz Fever tree seltzer
Half drop of Chefs liquid royal blue
Pansy flower
Preparation: Add all ingredients in shaker (except seltzer) Shake till cold and double strain over fresh ice. Top with soda. Pansy flower garnish. Enjoy!
Garnish: Pansy Flower Garnish
Glassware: Rocks Glass
Ginger/Butterfly Pea Flower Sweetener:
1 quart water / 1 quart sugar, 6oz peeled and shredded ginger, 50 dried butterfly pea flowers. Cook the water, ginger and sugar till simmer, then add flowers, strut with a spoon. Let sit till cool. Strain and store in fridge till ready to use.
The Future
by Lulu Martinez
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
.75 oz Tarragon & Lemon Oleo Syrup
3 oz Club soda
Lemon Peel
Preparation: Add Johnnie Walker Black and oleo to ice filled shaker tin. Shake for 5 seconds, then strain over ice. Top with tonic water.
Garnish: Lemon peel
Glassware: Collins glass
Tarragon & Lemon Oleo Syrup Prep: Take the peels of two whole lemons and add to 1 cup of sugar. Muddle to incorporate lemon oils into sugar. Add 4 sprigs of tarragon and gently muddle. Let sit for 30 minutes. Add 1 cup of room temperature water and stir till sugar is dissolved. Let cool, then strain. Your oleo is ready!
The Democracy (above)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
1 tsp Demerara Syrup
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 dash Aromatic Bitters
Preparation: Build over ice, stir
Garnish: Lemon & orange twist
Glassware: Rocks glass