It’s a few weeks before “The Game of Thrones” finale season in April. Till then, we can wait it out by having cocktails inspired by the medieval fantasy drama which featured booze in all seven seasons.
Johnnie Walker recently launched the White Walker, a limited-edition variant named after the ancient race of mythical ice humanoids mainly known as the show’s central antagonist.
Naming a liquor after the frosty undead may sound odd, but it is literally a cool choice for the premium Scotch whisky brand locally distributed by Diageo Philippines.
The White Walkers have magical powers such as freezing stuff and reanimating the dead to be their slaves; the White Walker bottle has a secret message that can only be seen after it’s been frozen: “Winter Is Here.”
Actor Nico Bolzico introduced the White Walker, created by whiskey specialist George Harper: “It is best served directly from the freezer at 1.5 degrees, which is also ideal for our weather.”
White Walker (P1,299) features single malts from Scotland distilleries Cardhu and Clynelish. The “easy-drinking” whisky has notes of caramelized sugar, vanilla and fresh berries.
ABV bar’s Lester Ligon—who ranked sixth in the 2018 Diageo World Class bartending competition in Berlin—created two cocktails for your next “GOT” viewing party. We bet the Night King and his army of Wights would also like to, well, chill.
Night King Sour
1 part each, or according to taste
White Walker
Blue Curacao
Lemon Juice
Sugar
White grape juice
Gold Winter Brew
1 part each, or according to taste
White Walker by Johnnie Walker
Lime soda
Rosemary garnish
Mix everything in a cocktail shaker. Serve with ice. Mason jar or any drinkware with lid can be used, too.
Jameson blended Irish whiskey is triple-distilled and aged in oak casks for at least four years, giving the drink its signature smoothness, and spicy sherry flavor. Here’s a drink we want to offer to Ser Davos Seaworth, played by Irish actor Liam Cunningham.
Jameson Ginger and Lime
Jameson Ginger and Lime
1-2 parts Jameson Irish Whiskey
3 parts Ginger Ale
1 wedge of lime
Fill highball glass with ice. Pour Jameson Irish Whiskey, top with ginger ale, stir. Squeeze lime and drop into the glass.
Selvarey White Rum might be clear, but it is full-bodied and rich. It’s a bit earthy, with notes of milk chocolate, sugar and butter that came from aging in bourbon casks. We’d like to serve this to Lady Sansa Stark, please.
Hemingway Daiquiri
1 ½ oz Selvarey White Rum
¾ oz Maraschino Liqueur
½ oz fresh lime juice
1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
Shake for 5-10 seconds in a cocktail shaker (or mason jar). Strain into a chilled, cocktail coupe. Garnish with a grapefruit slice or cherry.
We all have a friend who doesn’t drink aka the designated driver. A mocktail ensures that everyone goes home safely, like Brienne of Tarth whose job has always been to protect. This tall Old Orchard drink is for her.
Old Orchard Sparkling Cranberry Punch
Old Orchard cranberry punch
2 c Old Orchard Cranberry Juice
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 c of sparkling water
Combine first two ingredients then add to sparkling water. Chill and serve.
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