1 serving
Journey of Brothers ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blended Scotch whisky | 40 ml | 4 cl | 1.4 oz | 2.7 parts |
Apple brandy | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 1.3 parts |
Fino Sherry | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Celery bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Tonic Water | 90 ml | 9 cl | 3 oz | 6 parts |
Lemon | 1 slice | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small thin dehydrated lemon wheel at the rim
Method
How to make Journey of Brothers
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear Collins glass, chill the tonic water, prepare fresh clear cubed serving ice, and reserve exactly one small thin dehydrated lemon wheel.
- 02
Measure 40 ml blended Scotch, 20 ml apple brandy, 15 ml fino sherry, and one dash celery bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass generously with solid cold ice and stir steadily for 20–25 seconds until the still ingredients are very cold and properly diluted.
- 04
Add 90 ml thoroughly chilled tonic water to the cold mixture without shaking or agitating the carbonation.
- 05
Strain gently into the chilled Collins glass over fresh clear cubed ice, preserving the tonic's fine bubbles.
- 06
Place the single dehydrated lemon wheel at the rim and serve immediately without apple, celery, herbs, a straw, or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Journey of Brothers taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Journey of Brothers questions
What is in a Journey of Brothers?
Kokto’s build uses blended scotch whisky, apple brandy, fino sherry, celery bitters, tonic water, and lemon.
How long does a Journey of Brothers take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Journey of Brothers prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Journey of Brothers alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B195https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4718/journey-of-brothers · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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