Johnnie Walker Black Ruby is your new go-to cocktail whisky.
May 19, 2025
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby was launched in 2024, with Australia among the first in the world to get our hands on it. This bold new Blended Scotch Whisky is crafted with cocktails in mind: fruit-forward, vibrant, and built for mixing.
Black Ruby brings a rich berry-forward flavour profile that elevates the depth of Johnnie Walker Black Label. It’s made from luscious, fruit-driven malts from the Black Label Reserves and matured in a mix of ex-wine, PX Oloroso, and bourbon casks—including smooth caramel malts from our state-of-the-art Roseisle distillery.
This blend is incredibly versatile behind the bar. Whether you're crafting a signature serve or giving a twist to a classic, Black Ruby delivers a bold, balanced foundation that plays beautifully in cocktails.
If you’re looking for some recipes to get you started, you can give these a try.
Ruby Ramble
A bright and fruity twist on the classic Bramble Cocktail with rich notes of honey, strawberry, and tangy lemon.
- 60ml Johnnie Walker Black Ruby
- 5ml/ 1 Teaspoon Strawberry Syrup
- 15ml Honey Water (2:1)
- 30ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- Halved Strawberry & Lemon Wheel
- Crushed ice
- Rocks Glass
Method:
- Add all ingredients to a shaker, add cubed ice and hard shake for 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a tumbler glass, then fill with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a halved strawberry and a Lemon Wheel.
Makes Approx 2 std drinks.
Ruby Sour
A bright and fruity twist on a Whisky Sour with raspberry and honeyed sweetness.
- 60ml Johnnie Walker Black Ruby
- 30ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 10ml Honey Water (2:1)
- 30ml Fresh Egg White
- 10ml Raspberry Syrup
- Skewered raspberry & mint leaf
- No Ice
- Coupette Glass
Method:
- Add all of the ingredients to a shaker, dry shake first for 8 seconds without ice, then add cubed ice and hard shake for 8-10 seconds before double straining into a Coupette glass.
- Garnish with a skewered raspberry and a mint leaf.
Makes Approx 2 std drinks.
Ruby Negroni
A complex, fruity twist on the classic Negroni. Famed for its bitter, spirit forward profile, this take has a touch of sweetness and dark fruit.
- 30ml Johnnie Walker Black Ruby
- 30ml Campari
- 15ml Sweet Vermouth
- 15ml Creme de Mure
- Seasonal Berries
- Cubed Ice
- Rocks Glass
Method:
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, fill with cubed ice and stir for 10-15 seconds until chilled. Strain into a Rocks glass over fresh cubed Ice.
- Garnish with two seasonal berries.
Makes Approx 2 std drinks.
Ruby Tonic
- 45 ml Johnnie Walker Black Ruby
- 2 Barspoons of Berry Jam
- 100 ml High-quality chilled tonic water
- Seasonal Berries
- Cubed Ice
- Highball/ Rocks glass
Method: add the ingredients to the glass and fill with ice. Stir until the ingredients are well combined.
Approx Std. Drinks: 1.4
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