Recipe

The Black Ruby New Old Fashioned: A Sweet Twist on a Classic

Name: The Black Ruby New Old Fashioned: A Sweet Twist on a Classic
Ingredients: 50 mL Johnnie Walker Black Ruby; 10 mL Monin Hibiscus syrup; 10 mL Cold-pressed beetroot juice (floated)

Take your Old-Fashioned game to the next level with Johnnie Walker’s Black Ruby edition. This version brings hibiscus, beetroot, and a touch of showmanship (hello, edible-gold black cherry).

Author Johnnie Walker

Posted 21 Sep 2025

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The New Old Fashioned is a cocktail legend: simple, powerful, elegant. But when you bring in Johnnie Walker Black Ruby, you’re turning up the flavour. It’s bold, fruity, and sweet. So the extras (hibiscus syrup, beet juice) aren’t just garnish, they’re co-stars.

This version works because it carefully balances sugar, botanical notes, and the whisky’s natural fruit-forward character. The result? A twist on tradition that’s still very much an Old Fashioned. One that feels modern, vivid, and Instagram-ready.