Best Dry Rob Roy Recipes

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DRY ROB ROY



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Yield Serves 1.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 ounces Scotch whisky
1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
5 or 6 ice cubes
Twist orange or lemon peel

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the peel in a mixing glass and stir gently to chill as well as dilute the drink. Strain into a cocktail glass, twist the peel over the drink to release the oil and then drop it in. For a weaker drink, reduce the Scotch to 1 1/2 ounces. In some recipes the bitters are omitted or replaced with orange bitters.

ROB ROY



Rob Roy image

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).

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Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 oz. Scotch
1 oz. sweet vermouth, or a mixture of sweet and dry vermouth
Dash of Angostura bitters
1 lemon twist for garnish
Ice cubes

Steps:

  • In a small cocktail pitcher combine the Scotch, the vermouth, the bitters, and 1 cup ice cubes, stir the mixture well, and strain it into a stemmed cocktail glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.

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