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Something stronger for Lockdown 2.0? Try whiskey cocktails

Serene Sundowner

Say bottoms up to liven up your spirits with whiskey cocktails

ByAditi Roy

April 18, 2020 (IANSlife) If you managed the first phase of self isolation, rather shamelessly skimming through your cellar, Lockdown 2.0 might just be weighing down your spirits.

It's time to bring out the whiskey bottles and mixing tools. Try these recipes by the masters from the house of Diageo and brace yourself for a good time. Read on for the recipes:

Johnnie & Lemon

 

Johnnie & Lemon

 

  • 50 ml Johnnie Walker Red Label
  • 150 ml White Lemonade (Lemonade with sugar and lemon)

Glassware: Highball [Tall Glass]
Method: In a glass filled with ice, pour the whisky. Add in the sweet lemonade and stir. Garnish with an orange slice or an orange peel
Garnish: Orange Slice or Orange Peel 

 

Black & White Sour

 

 Black & White Sour

 

  • 60ml Black & White scotch
  • 20ml Lime juice
  • 20ml Honey Water
  • 1 Egg white (optional)

Glassware: Old Fashioned / Tumbler glass
Method: Add all your ingredients to your shaker or up cycled honey/ jam jar. Shake well
Garnish: Lime slice/twist
 
 

Serene Sundowner

 

Serene Sundowner

 

  • 60 ml Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve
  • 10 ml Cinnamon Cordial (Alternative - Use warm sugar syrup infused with a stick of cinnamon)
  • 1 Orange Wedge

Glassware: Old Fashioned / Tumbler
Method: Pour the whisky in a glass filled with ice and squeeze in an orange wedge. Add the cinnamon cordial for a longer finish.
Garnish: Cinnamon Stick, Orange Peel

 

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Aditi Roy can be contacted at aditi.r@ians.in

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