Jack's Vanilla Coke
A smooth and sweet twist on the classic Jack and Coke, enhanced with a direct addition of rich vanilla extract to complement the caramel notes of the whiskey.
What it tastes like
The drink leads with a heavy aroma of vanilla and caramel soda. It has a syrupy mouthfeel with aggressive carbonation and a primary taste of sweet cola. The finish is short and sugary, leaving a faint trace of charcoal-mellowed oak from the whiskey.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Tennessee Whiskey2 oz
- Vanilla Extract1 tsp
- Coca-Cola10 oz
- Ice5 ml
Preparation
- 1
Fill a highball glass with the ice cubes.
- 2
Pour the Tennessee whiskey and vanilla extract over the ice.
- 3
Top off the glass with Coca-Cola.
- 4
Stir gently with a bar spoon to ensure the vanilla lifts from the bottom and incorporates fully into the drink.
Substitutions
- Tennessee WhiskeyBourbon — Bourbon provides a more pronounced oak flavor and a sharper alcohol bite than charcoal-mellowed whiskey.
- Vanilla ExtractVanilla Syrup — Using syrup increases the sugar level while ensuring the vanilla flavor is evenly distributed through the soda.
- Coca-ColaRoot Beer — Root beer adds sassafras and wintergreen notes that complement the vanilla extract for a more herbal profile.
Variations
Salted Vanilla Jack
Add a small pinch of sea salt to the drink to cut through the sugar and highlight the toasted corn notes of the whiskey.
Smoky Vanilla Coke
Replace one ounce of Tennessee whiskey with an Islay Scotch to add a layer of peat smoke to the sweet vanilla base.