Rob Roy Cocktail

I’ve made you a cocktail! The holidays are right around the corner and with all the dinners, cocktail parties and family gatherings, you’re going to need a drink.

We’re taking it way back with this one, an old-fashioned classic that has stood the test of time; a Rob Roy. It’s similar to a Manhattan but it’s made with a blended Scotch instead of rye or bourbon.

Normally, I prefer bourbon over Scotch. But, the sweet vermouth and fresh, bright flavor of the garnishes mellow out the smokey, peaty flavor of the Scotch so well in this drink. It’s a delightfully sophisticated cocktail that will fit right in at your next holiday party.

Rob Roy

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• Author: Kristen Olson
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 Cocktail 1x
• Category: Drinks

Ingredients

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• 2 oz blended Scotch whisky
• 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
• 3 dashes orange bitters
• Morello cherries and orange slices

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with a cherry and orange slice.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Cocktail
• Calories: 149
• Sugar: 0.1g
• Sodium: 1.3 mg
• Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 0.4g
• Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0g

What’s your favorite Scotch cocktail?

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