Rob Roy
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Cocktail cherry
Garnish
Ingredients
- Blended Scotch whisky — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Description: Essentially a Manhattan made with Scotch instead of American whiskey, giving it a smokier, maltier character.
Cultural Background: Created in 1894 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York to mark the premiere of an operetta called "Rob Roy," based on the Scottish outlaw of the same name.
Tips: A blended Scotch works better than a single malt here — single malts can be too assertive against the vermouth.
Variations: Swap Angostura for orange bitters for a brighter, lighter finish.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up in a well-chilled glass.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Can I use a peated Scotch?
A: You can, for a smokier drink, but it changes the character significantly from the original.
- Blended Scotch whisky — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
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