Although perhaps not originally named after Robert Burns (1759-1796), the poet, balladeer and Scotland's favourite son, this cocktail is drunk to honour...
A recipe for a "Robert Burns" from 1910 taken from "Jack's manual on the vintage and production, care and handling of wines, liquors". 3 sashes of Absinthe, 50% Irish Whiskey, 50% French Vermouth, 1/2 glass cracked ice. Stir with spoon, strain and serve.