It’s the debate that defines the season: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? We say yes—and the John McClane is the definitive Christmas whiskey cocktail to prove it. This drink is as gritty and bold as Bruce Willis himself, though ironically predates the franchise by a couple of decades. As found in Stan Jones' 1977 legendary Jones' Complete Barguide, the John Mclain is in essence an Old Fashioned with whisky, of the Scotch and Japanese variety, replacing whiskey, of the bourbon and rye variety. It's a hard-boiled drink for an action hero so if you prefer white tank tops to Christmas sweaters, this is the drink for you.
John McClane Ingredients
- 2 oz Whisky
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
- 4 Dashes Orange Bitters
- Orange Peel for Garnish
How to Make a John McClane
- Combine the whisky, simple syrup, and orange bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir for about 20–30 seconds until the drink is chilled and diluted.
- Strain into a chilled rocks glass over one large clear ice cube.
- If using a garnish, express the oils of an orange peel over the glass and drop it in.
The beauty of this drink lies in its simplicity and the quality of the spirit. As with a standard Old Fashioned, diluting the whisky through stirring is essential.
John McClane Riff
To honor the 1977 origins of the "John Mclain," use a high-quality blended Scotch to lean into the traditional, robust flavor profile of the era.
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