Rob Roy

Scotland's answer to the Manhattan, the Rob Roy swaps rye for smoky, malty Scotch whisky and stirs it into silky harmony with sweet vermouth and bitters. Named for the Scottish folk hero, it carries the brooding character of the Highlands in a coupe.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ozScotch Whisky
  • 1 ozSweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashAngostura Bitters

Preparation

stirred · coupe · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine Scotch, sweet vermouth, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2.

    stir

    Stir for 25–30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

Flavor Profile

body
33%
spiced
28%
earthy
27%
smoky
26%
fruity
26%
herbal
24%