Brother's Island Retreat

The Brother's Island Retreat cocktail is a delightful twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring aged rum as the star ingredient. This unique concoction also incorporates the bold flavors of Fernet-Branca and demerara sugar syrup, resulting in a complex and satisfying libation. The addition of Angostura and chocolate bitters adds depth and character, while the orange peel garnish provides a bright and aromatic finish.

Brother's Island Retreat

A delightful twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring aged rum, Fernet-Branca, and demerara sugar syrup, with a touch of orange.

4.28 from 79 votes
Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces Ron Zacapa Centenario Sistema Solera 23 rum
  • 1/2 ounce Fernet-Branca
  • 1/2 ounce demerara sugar syrup
  • 5 drops Angostura bitters
  • 5 drops chocolate bitters
  • Garnish: orange peel

Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass with ice, combine the rum, Fernet-Branca, demerara sugar syrup, Angostura bitters, and chocolate bitters.
  2. Stir the mixture until well-chilled.
  3. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over a large ice sphere.
  4. Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink, then use the peel as a garnish.