Jack's Vanilla Coke
ส่วนผสม
- Ice 4-5
- Tennessee whiskey 2 oz
- Vanilla extract 1 tsp
- Coca-Cola 10-12 oz
วิธีทำ
After pouring in your ingredients, and adding 3-5 ice cubes, according to taste. Stir the drink with a stirrer to get the Vanilla off the bottom.
Jack's Vanilla Coke is a simple, informal drink that combines Tennessee whiskey with a splash of vanilla extract and Coca-Cola over ice in an old-fashioned glass. The vanilla extract amplifies the cola's already vanilla-forward flavor profile while softening the whiskey's edge, creating a particularly smooth and dessert-like long drink. It is a popular home riff on the whiskey-and-cola format.
History & Origins
The whiskey-and-cola combination has been a staple American drink since Coca-Cola's commercialization in the late 19th century, with Jack Daniel's and Coke specifically emerging as one of the most popular spirit-and-mixer pairings in the 20th century. The addition of vanilla extract to enhance the cola's natural vanilla notes is a home bartender innovation, popularized in the 2000s alongside the launch of Vanilla Coke. The exact origin is disputed.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Sweet cola, vanilla, and Tennessee whiskey caramel. Palate: Very sweet and smooth — the cola's caramel and citrus notes combine with vanilla extract's richness and the whiskey's charred wood sweetness for a dessert-like experience. Finish: Sweet and clean, with a gentle whiskey warmth and a lingering vanilla note.
Pro Tip
Stir thoroughly after adding all ingredients to lift the vanilla extract off the bottom of the glass, where it will otherwise pool and create uneven flavor.
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