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Broadmoor

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (31)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Single malt Scotch whisky (Speyside)
1/3 fl oz Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur)
1/3 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
1 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Nick and Nora Gold 6oz

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS flamed orange zest twist over cocktail, then use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 9/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 5/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Broadmoor contains 169 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 26.56% alc./vol. (53.11° proof)
  • 18.6 grams of pure alcohol
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History

Named after the infamous British mental institution, this recipe is adapted from a cocktail created in 2001 by Swedish bartender Andreas Noren at The Player bar in London, England. It was then popularised at London's Milk & Honey club.

Review

Bartending law stipulates that this cocktail be stirred. If law-abiding, stir and serve on the rocks with larger (60ml whisky, 15ml Chartreuse, 10ml sugar, and 2 dashes bitters) measures. However, this digestif is best enjoyed straight-up while still alive and foaming from a good shake.

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Comments & Discussion

Jacques Gaudin Premium Member
It seems that the Chartreuse has strangely disappeared from the recipe ingredients.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Many thanks for bringing this to my attention, Jacques. 10ml / 1/3oz Green Chartreuse has been restored to its proper place.
score: 1
Don Durgle
Found this far too sweet. Benefitted from 2 dashes of angostura bitters.
score: 1
Jarod Traynor
I agree, I got rid of the simple. I used Basil Hayden's Subtle Smoke, Green Chartreuse, and used Watkins Orange Bitters. and stirred a little longer and
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Nice balance. For me, I did find it a bit sweet so I would probably not use the sugar syrup the next time.
score: 1
Tom W
My first cocktail with chartreuse and it was not a disappointment. Can't better the review - simple and seriously complex.
score: 1