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