As the biggest award show of the season nears, we invite you to celebrate at home with your favorite celebs. At this year’s Governors Ball, the official post-event gala of the Academy Awards, Hollywood’s biggest stars will transcend back in time with a salute to the ‘Roaring 20s.’ This year’s speakeasy theme will feature classic cocktails with a modern twist including a “Gold and Soda” bar with Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve scotch and sodas – the original highball. Guests will have their choose of handcrafted soda waters, infused with fruits, herbs and spices, to pair with the premium Scotch whisky.

Additionally, for the second year in a row, Diageo will be featuring the “Ultimate Scotch Whisky Bar’ highlighting the event’s signature “Scot’s Pear” cocktail along with newly released Scotch whiskies including: Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Johnnie Walker Platinum Label, Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve, Mortlach Rare Old and Talisker Storm single malts, and Haig Club single grain whisky created in partnership with David Beckham and Simon Fuller.

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Treat your guests just like the stars with the below cocktail recipes and featured Scotch whisky menu.

Scot’s Pear
Ingredients
1.5oz Johnnie Walker Platinum Label
.25oz Tawny Port
1oz Pear Juice
.75oz Ginger Syrup
.75oz Lemon Juice

Preparation
Shake and Strain into a Double Old Fashioned glass. Garnish with a piece of candied ginger.

Gold and Soda Bar
Craft Sodas
Floral – White Grape, Orange Blossom, Tangerine, Lemon
Wood/Spice – ginger, Chipotle, Cinnamon, Orange
Savory/Smokey – Burnt Rosemary and Dried Sage, Lavender, Honey

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Ultimate Luxury Whisky Bar
Blended Scotch
Johnnie Walker Red Label
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label
Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Single Malt Scotch
Mortlach Rare Old
Talisker Storm

Single Grain Scotch
Haig Club

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