Rob Roy
The ROB ROY is the scotch version of the rye or bourbon Manhattan. It’s a classic that has survived the test of time and is a regular bar order for many. It’s easy to prepare at home. It requires either a blended or single-malt scotch whisky as the base spirit.
Requirements: single malt or blended Scotch, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, maraschino or brandied cherries.
- 3 oz. (2 jiggers) Scotch whisky
- 1.5 oz. (1 jigger) sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 cherries, maraschino or brandied
Combine all liquid ingredients into an ice-filled mixing glass and stir at least 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with two cherries.
Comments: If serving more than one Rob Roy, it’s perfectly okay to use something like Dewar’s or other blended Scotch. Serving one, I might choose a middle-shelf single malt. It’s recommended that a good sweet vermouth* be used regardless.
Similar Cocktails:
Manhattan — https://keetscocktails.com/manhattan-classic
Highlander — https://keetscocktails.com/highlander
Stiletto — https://keetscocktails.com/stiletto-manhattan-2
Bensonhurst — https://keetscocktails.com/bensonhurst
Dubliner — https://keetscocktails.com/dubliner-2
* Sweet Vermouth Recommendations, 2024 (tap link below):
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