Name: Bobby Burns (Embury's recipe)
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Scotch whisky; 30 ml Rosso/sweet vermouth; 7.5 ml Honey herbal liqueur; 2 dash Creole bitters

Wiggles 101 8w

Here I am, in a bar on the shores of Loch Lomond, and they're serving something called a Bonnie Banks. It's delightful, yet maybe too sweet.
I'm not seeing a "Bonnie Banks" anywhere on Diffs, but this version of the Bobby is the closest, only without the bitters.
I need a bottle of Drambuie in my cupboard stat.

Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member 8w

Did you discover Bonnie Banks at Cameron House? Please can you ask for the recipe and share it here?

Wiggles 101 8w

It was at The Oak Tree Inn in Balmaha. Unfortunately I didn't ask for the recipe, but I'd imagine equal parts of everything minus the bitters.
I'll need to experiment when I get back home.

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jartippersean Premium Member 35w

My ratios are 2 parts scotch (JW Black works well), 1 part Cocchi sweet vermouth and 1/2 part D.O.M. But last week I absentmindedly grabbed the Drambuie instead. Didn't realize my error until well after finishing what was a delicious cocktail. I guess next time I'll just reach into the cabinet with my eyes closed ...

Peter M Premium Member 1y

Nice drink. I used Johnnie Walker Black & Dolin Rouge. Everything is well-balanced. Great option if you're in the mood for smoke, but not too much.

Miguel Perales Premium Member 1y

Upfront, I thought it was going to be too sweet; however, the Scotch and the bitters soon took over for a nice finish. Very enjoyable

Daniel Jones 2y

I didn't know there were at least three variations of this cocktail, and one with Drambuie. I haven't found enjoyable enough cocktails with Drambuie, although I've used half a bottle trying, but this one was very good for me. I used .75 Talisker 10, .75 Monkey Shoulder, 2/3 Carpano Sweet Vermouth, .25 Drambuie, & 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters with a lemon twist & a Luxardo cherry.

Yorey C 2y

i have had the same experience with drambuie and this was also an immediate favorite

Erik Maloney 3y

There's a minor typo in the "History" section, "Rob Rob" for "Rob Roy." But the drink itself is lovely--this spec, as given or lightly modified, allows the spirit to shine more clearly than many Bobby Burns builds. This might become my go-to for this cocktail when using single malts in general, but especially for subtle or delicate expressions.

Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member 3y

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a good comment, Erik. I've fixed the typo.

Chris Brislawn 3y

Ok, Angostura is probably wrong here, but instead of Peychaud's I like the way Bitter Truth Creole Bitters play with the Drambuie. I upped the Drambuie a bit to proportions of 6:3:1. This also calls for a Luxardo on a cocktail sword.

Dave Smith 4y

Very nice cocktail. I adjusted to 1.5 scotch (glenfiddich), .5 sweet vermouth. .25 drambuie, dash peychauds. A good one for experimentation

Dave Smith 2y

Enjoying this recipe in honor of Mr Emburys birthday as suggested by the app…

Lynette Clayton 4y

The Drambuie is only nuanced. I could go for a bit more. At least now.

David Brockley 4y

Thanks Simon. You had myslef, my liver and my Dr very worried for a moment! Definitely a great feature though. Tracking units for cocktails is a pain.

Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member 4y

I'm pleased to report our alcohol counter is now reporting a more moderate level of alcohol as we've now properly accounted for dashes and drips of bitters.

2 fl oz	Blended Scotch whisky
1 fl oz	Strucchi Rosso Vermouth (chilled)
¹⁄₄ fl oz	Honey herbal liqueur (e.g. Drambuie)
2 dash	Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters

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