3 Johnnie Walker Blonde Recipes To Enjoy The Lighter Side Of Whisky

Whisky is known for its timeless, traditional status. And as the narrative goes, the only ‘correct’ way to serve it, is neat or over ice. Everything else does a disservice to the complexity of the flavours, so they say. These amber sips have become synonymous with sombre evenings and business meetings…but what if that’s not all they could be? Johnnie Walker Blonde Blended Scotch Whisky is here to uplift things and make you rethink everything you thought you knew about whisky. Crafted by Johnnie Walker, the no.1 Scotch Whisky, this new interpretation is showing a new generation of whisky trends that blended Scotch can still surprise you.

It’s time to bring flavour appreciation back into the mix when it comes to serving whisky. No more baseless standards to abide by, just the chance to make mixing whisky classic again. Bright and vibrant, Johnnie Walker Blonde is made from a select blend of wheat whiskies and single malts predominantly matured in first-fill American oak casks; it gives out subtle fruit flavours with a vanilla finish. Whether you’re new to whisky or a seasoned host, it will offer a new taste.

Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible is part of the Johnnie Walker mission so when expert Whisky Maker George Harper and Master Blender Emma Walker journeyed towards Johnny Walker Blonde with years of experimentation and finessing, it was carefully curated to wow.

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Whisky purists may still be sceptical at the thought of anything more than whisky on the rocks, but the lighter notes of Johnnie Walker Blonder make it an ideal whisky for mixed drinks and cocktails. With a palate reminiscent of buttery popcorn or chewy caramels and a fruity citrus or apple finish, this is a whisky that begs to be savoured properly. Paired with citrus notes or with sweeter sodas, there are many ways to serve the whisky.

When it comes to mixing drinks, sometimes keeping it simple is the best way to go. It allows the mixer to show off its distinct nature. When it comes to Johnnie Walker Blonde, its notes of vanilla, apple, spices, and caramel leave room to experiment with sweeter mixers, citrus flavours, or even just a touch of bitterness to amplify up its depth. If you’re looking for some new ideas, here are 3 ways you can pair your bottle of Johnnie Walker Blonde to bring out the brightness and let your drink shine.

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1. Blonde And Lemonade

Ingredients (Serves 1)

• 30 ml Johnnie Walker Blonde (or any other whisky of choice)

• 100 ml Lemonade

• Orange slice for garnish

• Ice

Method

• Fill a tall glass with ice.

• Pour in Johnnie Walker Blonde and top off with lemonade.

• Finish with an orange slice and sip away on your glass of citrus sunshine.

1. Blonde And Cola

Ingredients (Serves 1)

• 30 ml Johnnie Walker Blonde (or any other whisky of choice)

• 100 ml Cola

• Lemon slice for garnish

• Ice

Method

• Fill a tall glass with ice.

• Pour in the Johnnie Walker Blonde and top off with cola.

• Finish with a slice of lemon and enjoy a sweet and fizzy finish.

1. Blonde And Tonic

Ingredients

• 30 ml Johnnie Walker Blonde (or any other whisky of choice)

• 100 ml Tonic Water

• Twist of orange peel for garnish

• Ice

Method

• Fill a tall glass with ice.

• Pour in the Johnnie Walker Blonde and top off with tonic water.

• Finish with a twist of orange peel and enjoy the pure notes of Johnnie Walker Blonde.