Rob Roy Cocktail in a glass

Rob Roy
Cocktail Recipe

Fruity
Herbal
Rich

The Rob Roy and Manhattan are kindred spirits: both are elegant blends of whisky, sweet vermouth and bitters. What sets the Rob Roy apart is it only uses Scotch whisky, whereas a Manhattan can use rye or other whiskies.

Ingredients

  • Whisky
    We recommend Cardhu 12 Year Old
    50ml
  • Sweet vermouth
    25ml
  • Angostura bitters
  • Maraschino cherry
  • Ice

Number of servings

01

Equipment

  • Coupe glass
  • Mixing glass
  • Spoon
  • Cocktail strainer

Bartender tip: Use a quality single malt Scotch whisky that complements the sweet vermouth.

Method
STEP 01
Pour
Fill a mixing glass with ice and add the whisky and sweet vermouth.
STEP 02
Add
Add two dashes of bitters. Stir for roughly 30 seconds and strain into a coupe glass.
STEP 03
Garnish
Skewer a maraschino cherry and lay it across the rim of the glass.

Smooth, smoky, and refined. With Scotch whisky at its heart, the Rob Roy is a cocktail for those who appreciate bold flavours and timeless sophistication.

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