Follow this straightforward recipe to mix the Brotherhood cocktail! Enjoy its smooth blend of whiskey and citrus during fall or winter.
Prep time: 1 minute minute
Mixing time: 1 minute minute
- 1 oz Irish Whiskey
- ½ oz Benedictine
- ½ oz Grand Marnier
- ¾ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Lemon peel - for garnish
Coupe Glass
Measuring Jigger
Shaker
Strainer & Fine-strainer
Prep Glass: Fill your Coupe glass with ice cubes, stir and set it aside.
Add Lemon: Measure and pour ¾ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice into the shaker.
Add Grand Marnier: Add ½ oz Grand Marnier to the shaker.
Add Benedictine: Measure and pour ½ oz Benedictine into the shaker.
Add Whiskey: Finish with 1 oz Irish Whiskey.
Shake: Add ice to the shaker and shake well until chilled.
Strain: Fine strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.
Garnish: Use a lemon peel to garnish the drink.
Substitutes:
- Irish Whiskey: If you don't have Irish whiskey, try using bourbon for a sweeter profile or rye whiskey for a spicier kick.
- Benedictine: You can substitute with Drambuie for a slightly different herbal note if you're out of Benedictine.
- Grand Marnier: Triple sec or Cointreau can replace Grand Marnier if needed; they both provide that essential orange flavor.
- Lemon Juice: Lime juice can be an alternative for a different citrus twist.
Making a Pitcher of Brotherhood:
- Scale: To make a pitcher serving 8, multiply all ingredients by 8. Use 8 oz of whiskey, 4 oz of Benedictine, 4 oz of Grand Marnier, and 6 oz of lemon juice.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine all ingredients with ice and stir well.
- Serve: Strain into chilled coupe glasses and garnish each with a lemon peel.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Whiskey Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic whiskey alternative; these are available and mimic the flavor profile quite well.
- Benedictine & Grand Marnier Substitute: Create a simple syrup infused with herbs and orange zest to replicate the complex flavors without alcohol.
- Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps using these substitutes for a non-alcoholic version.