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Rob Roy Cocktail
Scotch whisky's answer to the Manhattan. The Rob Roy is classically made with Angostura Bitters, but in his 1948 The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, as a footnote...
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IAN STEWART
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16th November at 00:14
Three variations to the classic Rob Roy:
Dry Rob Roy
• Scotch + Dry Vermouth + Bitters
• Crisper and less sweet than the classic.
Perfect Rob Roy
• Scotch + Sweet Vermouth + Dry Vermouth + Bitters
• Balanced and elegant, with a more nuanced flavor.
Smoky Rob Roy
• Use Islay Scotch for a bold, peaty twist.
• Works well with sweet vermouth to balance the smoke.
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Dry Rob Roy
• Scotch + Dry Vermouth + Bitters
• Crisper and less sweet than the classic.
Perfect Rob Roy
• Scotch + Sweet Vermouth + Dry Vermouth + Bitters
• Balanced and elegant, with a more nuanced flavor.
Smoky Rob Roy
• Use Islay Scotch for a bold, peaty twist.
• Works well with sweet vermouth to balance the smoke.