Atholl Brose

Classic

an Atholl Brose cocktail which is oats-so-simple to make

Whip this classic scotch whisky cocktail up after a dinner party to really up your hosting game.

Atholl Brose Ingredients

40ml Ballantine’s 10 Year Old Whisky

10ml Drambuie
35ml Oatmeal Water
15ml Honey Syrup
10ml Single Cream
Ice
Grated Nutmeg, To Garnish

How We Make an Atholl Brose cocktail

Prepare oatmeal water by soaking 3 heaped tablespoons of oatmeal in half a mug of warm water. Stir and leave to stand for 15 mins. Strain
Prepare Honey Syrup by mixing 1 part water with 2 parts honey
Grab a cocktail shaker – add cubed ice and all your ingredients. Shake well
Strain into chilled glass and garnish with grated nutmeg

ATHOLL BROSE VARIATIONS

There have been many variations of the Atholl Brose over the years from heating it to cooling it, adding milk versus cream and pouring in more whisky. If it works for you, it works! You can also add other ingredients to the classic Atholl Brose cocktail such as freshly grated nutmeg, cold brew coffee or a pinch of cinnamon.

ATHOLL BROSE: a cocktail history lesson

The Atholl Brose is a traditional Scottish whisky cocktail that dates back to the 15th century, making it one of the world’s oldest drinks.

Some say it’s history is disputable. But the cocktail’s name is a bit of a giveaway. ‘Atholl’ being a large historical area of the Scottish Highlands and ‘brose’ the name of an uncooked porridge. Makes sense seeing as the cocktail’s key ingredient is oatmeal.