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

Equipment

Coupe glass
Mixing glass
Spoon
Cocktail strainer

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

Rob Roy Cocktail being poured into a glass

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.

Recommended whisky for a Rob Roy

We’ve selected some exceptional whiskies to use in a Rob Roy. The Cardhu 12 adds rich red fruits, brought out by the sweet vermouth. The Lagavulin 16 Year Old offers a powerful smoky alternative and the Johnnie Walker Black Label blended whisky gives a smoother texture.