J&B Rare Cola Twist Cocktail

Whisky
Author: Ashifa Bano
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This contemporary take on a classic mixed drink combines the smooth and delicate flavour of J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky with the fizzy taste of chilled cola. Subtle hints of honey and vanilla from the liquor pair perfectly with the cola’s spicy sweetness, creating a seamless blend of flavour. 

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky
    30ml
  • Chilled cola
    90ml
  • Lemon twist
    For garnish
  • One large ice cube

Method

  1. Step 1

    Place one big ice cube in a short glass to cool the drink and reduce dilution throughout preparation and consumption.

  2. Step 2

    Pour the blended Scotch whisky straight over the ice, keeping the spirit cold without disturbing the structure of the cube.

  3. Step 3

    Finish with 90 ml cold cola poured slowly to retain carbonation and achieve equilibrium of spirit and mixer.

  4. Step 4

    Stir slowly for 10 seconds, followed by the addition of a lemon twist for fragrance, before serving immediately without allowing the drink to settle.

Tips & Suggestions

  • Select a blended Scotch with subtle smoke; very heavily peated whiskies may overwhelm the sweetness of the cola and disrupt the desired balance.

  • Serve over ice in a chilled highball or rocks glass to keep the drink cold and fizzy without further dilution or loss of flavour.

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