Smoky Ruby Cocktail

Whisky
Author: Ankur Adhana
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Inspired by the timeless Whisky Sour, Smoky Ruby is a tribute to balance, structure, and depth. Built with Johnnie Walker Black Label, ruby reduction, citrus, and egg white, the cocktail highlights rich dried fruit notes, gentle nuttiness, and smooth texture while staying true to the soul of the classic.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Johnnie Walker Black Label
    60ml
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
    20ml
  • Ruby Reduction
    15ml
  • Egg White
    30ml
  • Citric Acid
    0.3g

Method

  1. Step 1

    Add Johnnie Walker Black Label, lemon juice, ruby reduction, egg white, and citric acid into a shaker with ice.

  2. Step 2

    Shake well and strain out the ice.

  3. Step 3

    Dry shake again to create a smooth froth.

  4. Step 4

    Pour over a large ice block in a chilled Old Fashioned glass.

  5. Step 5

    Garnish with lemon zest.

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