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Rob Roy Whisky Cocktail Recipe

ROB ROY COCKTAIL RECIPE

Short and strong - Intermediate - Coupette

The Rob Roy cocktail was named after an operetta that narrated the story of a great Scottish folk hero who supported the poor. The operetta debuted in New York City in the late 1800s, and a bartender at the nearby Waldorf Astoria Hotel created the cocktail for opening night and to publicise the play.
A Scotch version of the classic Manhattan cocktail, a Rob Roy replaces bourbon or rye whisky with Scotch. The Rob Roy ingredients are also similar to that of a classic Old Fashioned, but the Rob Roy recipe uses sweet vermouth instead of sugar syrup for a richer flavour.

    Ingredients

  • [50] Chivas 12
  • [25] sweet vermouth
  • {2} dashes Angostura bitters
  • Cherry, to garnish
  • Orange zest, to garnish

    How to make it

  1. 1 Stir all ingredients together with ice in a mixing vessel.
  2. 2 Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  3. 3 Garnish with a cherry and orange zest.
  4. 4 Serve.

HOW TO MAKE A ROB ROY

Put the cocktail glass in the freezer to ensure a Rob Roy stays cold, as the drink is served without ice.

Stirring a Rob Roy cocktail rather than shaking is critical in delicate cocktails with few ingredients, so not to over dilute the drink.

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