Like a Manhattan cocktail, the Scotch-based Rob Roy is usually made with sweet vermouth; but if can also be made dry (with dry vermouth) or perfect (with equal amounts of both).
"We age drinks that have a wine component, such as vermouth or Sherry, because the wine will oxidize a little bit. That brings out a lot of nutty, grassy, earthy flavors." -Jeffrey Morgenthaler; Clyde...
Laced with grappa, this lovely molded jelly works well with the robustness of all the other dishes on this menu (and cranberries and grappa bring out the best in each other).