Rob Roy recipe
The Rob Roy is a Manhattan made with Scotch in place of rye. It is smooth, a little smoky, and quick to make.
- Spirit: Scotch
- Glass: Coupe or cocktail glass
- Garnish: Cherry or lemon peel
- Makes: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blended Scotch
- 0.75 oz Sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 Cherry or lemon peel, for garnish
Method
- Chill a coupe with ice water.
- Add the Scotch, vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass. Fill it with ice.
- Stir for 30 seconds.
- Empty the coupe. Strain the drink into it.
- Add a cherry, or express a lemon peel over the top.
Tips
- For a Dry Rob Roy, use dry vermouth and a lemon twist.
- For a Perfect Rob Roy, split the vermouth between sweet and dry.
Rob Roy questions
Do you need a single malt for a Rob Roy?
No. A blended Scotch is the classic choice. A single malt also works, but the other ingredients cover some of its detail.
Do you shake or stir a Rob Roy?
Stir it. The drink has no juice. Stirring makes it cold and keeps it clear and smooth. Shaking adds small air bubbles and makes it cloudy.
How do you store vermouth?
After you open vermouth, close the bottle and keep it in the fridge. Vermouth is a wine, so it loses flavor at room temperature. Use it within about one month.
Best Scotch for the Rob Roy
A blended Scotch is the classic choice. A lightly peated bottle adds a little smoke.
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