Journey of Brothers

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (27 ratings)

Serve in

Collins glass

Photographed in

UB Koto Collins 35cl
Ingredients:
1 1/3 fl oz Blended Scotch whisky
2/3 fl oz Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack
1/2 fl oz Lustau Jarana Fino Sherry
1 dash Fee Brothers Celery bitters
3 fl oz Thomas Henry Tonic Water
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Garnish:

Dehydrated lemon wheel

How to make:

STIR first 4 ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with tonic water and briefly stir.

Allergens:


Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

Dry and lightly fruity with herbal minerality, this is a superbly refreshing and complex long drink.

History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2018 by Alex Godfrey at Milk Thistle in Bristol, England.

Originally based on Chivas 12 Year Old Scotch with Somerset Cider cordial rather than calvados, this cocktail won the 2018 Chivas Masters Competition in London.

Nutrition:

184 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 12.51% alc./vol. (25.02° proof)
  • 20.7 grams of pure alcohol
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