A brown cocktail in a martini glass with a spiral citrus peel twist garnish

Bobby Burns
Cocktail Recipe

Sweet

Herbal

Spicy

Named after Scotland's national poet, the Bobby Burns leans into a richer, more complex style of whisky cocktail. Scotch, sweet vermouth and a touch of Bénédictine come together in a smooth, gently spiced mix with a subtle herbal edge. It's the kind of drink that feels considered without being complicated - one to take your time over.

Ingredients

Scotch whisky
50ml
Sweet vermouth
25ml
Bénédictine
5ml
Dashes of Angostura bitters
2
Lemon peel
1
Ice

Number of servings

Equipment

Martini glass
Mixing glass
Spoon
Cocktail strainer

Bartender tip: Use larger chunks of ice in the mixing glass, to avoid dilution. Smaller ice melts faster, affecting the flavour of the cocktail.

Whisky being poured into a rocks glass filled with ice with a jigger

Method

STEP 01

Pour

Add the whisky, vermouth, Bénédictine and bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice

STEP 02

Stir

Stir well for around 20-30 seconds until well chilled

STEP 03

Strain

Strain into a martini glass

STEP 04

Garnish

Garnish with a twisted lemon peel

A cocktail with literary roots, the Bobby Burns brings a little history to every glass.

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