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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)

Atholl Brose is a traditional Scottish drink made from oats soaked in water overnight, strained to extract the brose, then sweetened with honey and blended with whisky. An optional addition of heavy cream creates a richer, creamier version. The drink has a smooth, slightly grainy texture from the oats and a naturally sweet, honeyed flavor balanced by the warmth of whisky.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 10 mins
Servings: 1 small bottle
Calories: 1422 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: British, Scottish

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

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  1. Soak the oats in the water for 24 hrs.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir in the honey (to do it properly, use a silver spoon)!
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 small bottle

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1422

% 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.