Bobby Burns
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Lemon twist
Garnish
Ingredients
- Blended Scotch whisky — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Bénédictine — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Twist a lemon peel over the top.
Description: A Rob Roy variant sweetened and deepened with a touch of Bénédictine, named for Scotland's national poet.
Cultural Background: Named after Robert Burns, the 18th-century Scottish poet, and a staple of early 20th-century cocktail guides.
Tips: Use just a small amount of Bénédictine — it's a strong, honeyed liqueur that can easily overpower the drink.
Variations: Some versions add a dash of absinthe for extra complexity.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, ideally around Burns Night in late January.
Nutrition: Approx. 180 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: How is this different from a Rob Roy?
A: The addition of Bénédictine gives it a honeyed, herbal sweetness the Rob Roy doesn't have.
- Blended Scotch whisky — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Bénédictine — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
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