The Rob Roy is a powerful and elegant classic cocktail made with Scotch whisky and sweet vermouth. Although similar in structure to the Manhattan, the use of Scotch whisky gives the drink a smokier and more characterful profile.
The Rob Roy cocktail originated in the bar of the famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York in the 1890s. The cocktail takes its name from the theater play "Rob Roy", which was staged at the same time. The play was based on the life of Rob Roy MacGregor, a legendary folk hero of Scotland, and was very popular in New York society at the time.
Inspired by the success of the game, the bartenders created a version of the Manhattan cocktail made with Scotch whisky and called it the Rob Roy. Thus, the drink combines both the strong character of Scotland and the classic cocktail tradition.
“The real power lies not in the noise but in the depth of character.”
Over time, Rob Roy has become one of the best-known variations of the Manhattan family. The use of Scotch whisky gives the cocktail a smokier and deeper flavor. It is therefore considered a classic and strong option, especially for whisky lovers.
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Ingredients
Unit System
60 mlScotch Whisky
30 mlSweet Vermouth
2 dashesAngostura Bitters
·Ice
Cocktailcherry (garnish)
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Method
1
Fill the mixing glass with ice.
2
Add Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters.
3
Stir with a bar spoon for about 20 seconds to chill the drink well.
4
Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
5
Serve with a cocktail cherry.
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Bartender Tips
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Using a balanced whisky instead of a very intense sooty Scotch makes the taste of the cocktail more harmonious.
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Using good quality cocktail cherries as a garnish adds a pleasant aroma to the drink.
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Don't let the ice melt completely while stirring - the drink should only cool down.
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