Atholl Brose

November 7, 2014
Atholl Brose Scotch Cocktail
Atholl Brose
In 1475 in the Scottish Highlands, the Earl of Atholl captured a rebel leader by spiking his well water with honey, whisky, and oatmeal. Lucky rebel. See the recipe for Atholl Brose »Ingalls Photography

In 1475 in the Scottish Highlands, the Earl of Atholl captured a rebel leader by spiking his well water with honey, whisky, and oatmeal. Lucky rebel.

Atholl Brose
In 1475 in the Scottish Highlands, the Earl of Atholl captured a rebel leader by spiking his well water with honey, whisky, and oatmeal. Lucky rebel.
Yield: serves 2-4

Ingredients

  • 2 1⁄3 cups scotch
  • 1⁄2 cup steel-cut oatmeal
  • 2⁄3 cup heavy cream
  • 1⁄4 cup honey

Instructions

  1. Stir scotch and oatmeal in a bowl; cover with cheesecloth. Let sit in a cool, dark place for 2 days. Strain into a 1-qt. saucepan. Add heavy cream and honey; bring to a simmer. Serve in heatproof glasses.

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