Bobby Burns

A rich, stirred Scotch cocktail named in honor of Scotland's national poet, the Bobby Burns enriches vermouth-softened whisky with a tiny measure of herbal Bénédictine. The result is warming, complex, and quietly sophisticated.

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozScotch Whisky
  • 1.5 ozSweet Vermouth
  • 0.25 ozBénédictine

Preparation

stirred · cocktail glass · none

  1. 1.

    add

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

  2. 2.

    stir

    Stir for 25–30 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

Flavor Profile

body
35%
spiced
31%
sweet
31%
herbal
31%
fruity
27%
earthy
25%