The Rob Roy is the Scotch whisky version of the Manhattan and is sometimes referred to as a Scotch Manhattan. It was named after Robert Roy MacGregor, the Scottish Robin Hood of the 18th century. Like the Martini and Manhattan, the Rob Roy can also be made dry or perfect.
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Yield: 1 Drink
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Scotch
- 1/4 oz sweet vermouth
- Angostura bitters to taste
- maraschino cherry for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a cherry.
Can also be served on ice in an old-fashioned glass and built right in the glass.
Dry Rob Roy:
Substitute dry vermouth for the sweet vermouth garnish with an olive.
Perfect Rob Roy:
Use a 1/4 oz. of both sweet and dry Vermouth garnish with a lemon twist.
