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