Atholl Brose (With and Without Cream) A Traditional Scottish Drink for Hogmanay (New Year's Eve)
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Atholl Brose (With and Without Cream) A Traditional Scottish Drink for Hogmanay (New Year's Eve)
Description
This recipe for Atholl Brose involves soaking steel cut oats in water for 24 hours to soften and release their flavor. The oat infusion is then carefully strained and pressed through a cloth to extract a thick, milky brose. Honey is stirred in to sweeten the drink traditionally, often using heather honey to preserve its Scottish roots.
Whisky, usually the same volume as the brose, is then mixed in to add strength and distinctive depth. For those preferring a richer texture, heavy cream can be stirred in after the whisky, making a creamy variation enjoyed on festive occasions like Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve).
The resulting beverage balances creamy oat flavors, honey sweetness, and whisky warmth, offering a traditional and hearty Scottish drink. Notes clarify that nutritional information refers to the version without cream.
Ingredients
- ½ cup steel cut oats pinhead
- 12 oz water
- 3 tsp honey heather honey is usually used
- 8 oz whisky equal to the amount of brose from the oats
- 5 oz heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the oats in the water for 24 hrs.
- Drain the brose from the oats. Put some paper towel in a strainer, then squeeze the rest of the liquid out using a linen cloth.
- Stir in the honey (to do it properly, use a silver spoon)!
- Next, pour in the whisky and stir. This is the original Atholl Brose. Add the cream, if you desire.
Notes
- Soak oats for a full 24 hours for maximum flavor extraction.
- Strain the brose carefully using paper towels and a linen cloth to get a clean liquid.
- Use heather honey if possible to maintain traditional flavor.
- Adding heavy cream is optional and creates a richer drink.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1small bottle
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1422kcal | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 2084IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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