J&B Classic Cocktail Recipe

Name: J&B Classic Cocktail Recipe - Ingredients, Method & Key Tips
Ingredients: J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky; Cola; Orange wheel; Ice cubes

Whisky

Author: Ashifa Bano

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Essentially the "whiskey and cola" cocktail, this variation on the Cuba Libre is an easy-to-make recipe that uses a minimum of ingredients. Featuring a rare blended Scotch whisky, this concoction is ideal for amateur bartenders to experiment with proportions.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:

J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky
Or any whisky of choice
1.5oz
Cola
5oz
Orange wheel
Ice cubes

Method

Step 1
Add all ingredients to an Ice-filled highball glass.
Step 2
Stir to combine.
Step 3
Garnish with an orange wheel before serving.

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Tips & Suggestions

A spritz of fresh lime juice adds tangy flavour to the cocktail and can also be used to rim the glass to enhance citrus aroma.
Whisky, cola and ice can be blended to make a slushy cocktail instead of the traditional liquid version.

FAQs

Other citrusy fruit juices, flavoured tonics or sparkling water can be used to experience a different version of a whisky cola cocktail.

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