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Bobby Burns cocktail history

Although perhaps not originally named after Robert Burns (1759-1796), the poet, balladeer and Scotland's favourite son, this cocktail is drunk to honour...
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Stephen Curtin’s Avatar Stephen Curtin
15th August 2024 at 09:51
Interestingly the 1913 book "Straub's Manual of Mixed Drinks" by Jacques Straub, has recipes for both a "Bobbie Burns" and a "Robert Burns" - BOBBIE BURNS (for two) - 1 barspoonful Orange Juice; 1 barspoonful Maraschino; Crush 1 Lump of Sugar; 1/2 Jigger Scotch; 1/2 Jigger Italian Vermouth; Shake. - ROBERT BURNS - 1 dash Absinthe; 3/4 Jigger Irish or Scotch Whiskey; 1/4 Jigger Italian Vermouth; Shake well.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
15th August 2024 at 10:59
Brilliant work, Stephen. The 1899 'The National Police Gazette' recipe takes pole position as the earliest recipe. I'll update the page with your findings. Many thanks for sharing with us all.
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Stephen Curtin’s Avatar Stephen Curtin
15th August 2024 at 11:46
My pleasure Simon. Thank you for this fantastic website where such information can be shared.
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