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Father’s Day is a moment to honour the men who keep showing up, keep providing, keep guiding, and keep walking through every season of life with strength, pride, and purpose. This year, Johnnie Walker is celebrating fathers and father figures with three specially crafted cocktail serves at Ivy 23, located at 23 Lady Musgrave Road in Kingston.

The three cocktails, Smoken Cinnamon, Johnnie Apple and Walker Sour, each bring a different expression of Johnnie Walker Black Label to the glass, offering fathers a chance to enjoy the whisky in a way that feels fresh, flavourful and celebratory.

For Chantall Headley, mixologist at Ivy 23, the inspiration behind the cocktails comes from the character of Johnnie Walker Black Label itself. Bold, smooth and layered, it is a whisky that speaks to men who appreciate depth, balance and a drink with presence.

“Johnnie Walker has always represented movement, resilience and progress,” Headley shared. “For Father’s Day, I wanted to create cocktails that feel strong but approachable, refined but still easy to enjoy. Each drink has its own personality, just like the fathers we are celebrating.”

Smoken Cinnamon

Warm, bold and aromatic, Smoken Cinnamon is the kind of cocktail made for the father who appreciates a drink with character. The honey cinnamon syrup adds a rich sweetness, while the bitters and lime juice bring balance to the smoky notes of Johnnie Walker Black Label.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
• 3 dashes bitters
• 1 oz homemade honey cinnamon syrup
• 1 oz lime juice
• Cinnamon stick for garnish

Method:

Add Johnnie Walker Black Label, bitters, honey cinnamon syrup and lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake well until chilled, then strain into a glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick for a warm, aromatic finish.

Johnnie Apple

Crisp, bright and fruit-forward, Johnnie Apple brings a lighter twist to Johnnie Walker Black Label. The apple liqueur adds fruitiness, while the lime juice keeps the serve fresh and lively. Finished with candied ginger, the cocktail has a subtle kick that makes it memorable.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
• 1 oz apple liqueur
• 1 oz clear syrup
• 1 oz lime juice
• Candied ginger for garnish

Method:

Add Johnnie Walker Black Label, apple liqueur, clear syrup, and lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled, then strain into a glass. Garnish with candied ginger.

Walker Sour

A refined take on a classic sour, the Walker Sour is layered and full of depth. Johnnie Walker Black Label, lime juice, and syrup are shaken together to create a smooth base, then topped with red wine for a rich finish that adds colour, complexity, and sophistication.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
• 1 oz clear syrup
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1.5 oz red wine
• Mint sprigs for garnish

Method:

Add Johnnie Walker Black Label, clear syrup, and lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake well until chilled, then strain into a glass. Carefully layer the red wine on top by slowly pouring it over the back of a spoon. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Together, the three cocktails offer a Father’s Day experience that feels true to the Johnnie Walker spirit. Whether a father prefers warmth and spice, crisp fruit notes or a refined layered serve, each cocktail is a reminder that his journey, sacrifices and presence deserve to be honoured.

This Father’s Day, Ivy 23 and Johnnie Walker invite fathers to enjoy the moment, raise a glass and keep walking.