Rob Roy

Rob Roy

A whisky-forward riff on the Manhattan, stirred cold with sweet vermouth and bitters.

Total 3 min Makes 1 serving Calories 175/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

The Rob Roy swaps rye or bourbon for Scotch whisky, giving the classic Manhattan a smoky, malty backbone. Stirred rather than shaken, it stays silky and cold with a whisper of dilution, finished with aromatic bitters and a twist of lemon or a cherry garnish. Serve it as a sophisticated before- or after-dinner sip.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces blended Scotch whisky
  • 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish
  • 1 strip lemon peel, for garnish

Method

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.

  2. Pour the Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters over the ice.

  3. Stir with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds, until the outside of the glass feels very cold.

  4. Strain into a chilled coupe or old fashioned glass.

  5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry or a twist of lemon peel and serve immediately.

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Rob Roy

The Rob Roy swaps rye or bourbon for Scotch whisky, giving the classic Manhattan a smoky, malty backbone. Stirred rather than shaken, it stays silky and cold with a whisper of dilution, finished with aromatic bitters and a twist of lemon or a cherry garnish. Serve it as a sophisticated before- or after-dinner sip.

3 min 1 serving 175 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces blended Scotch whisky
  • 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish
  • 1 strip lemon peel, for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Pour the Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters over the ice.

  3. 3

    Stir with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds, until the outside of the glass feels very cold.

  4. 4

    Strain into a chilled coupe or old fashioned glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a maraschino cherry or a twist of lemon peel and serve immediately.