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.

  • Serves

    serves 2-4

Ingredients

  • 2 13 cups scotch
  • 12 cup steel-cut oatmeal
  • 23 cup heavy cream
  • 14 cup honey

Instructions

Step 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.
  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.
Drinks

Atholl Brose

  • Serves

    serves 2-4

Atholl Brose Scotch Cocktail
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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.

Ingredients

  • 2 13 cups scotch
  • 12 cup steel-cut oatmeal
  • 23 cup heavy cream
  • 14 cup honey

Instructions

Step 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.
  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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