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Rob Roy: finished-drink illustration in coupe glassware
House illustration · appearance varies with home substitutions
Timeless Classic

Rob Roy

Malty Highland Scotch whisky woven with spiced sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters.

Whiskey Stirred Served up 3 min · 30% ABV
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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Dark cherry or expressed lemon twist
  • 60 ml
  • 22.5 ml
  • 2 dashes

Preparation

  1. Measure Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters into an ice-filled mixing glass.
  2. Stir smoothly for 30 seconds until silky cold.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe and finish with a skewered cherry.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: No sweet vermouth in the fridge? Combine Scotch with a splash of smooth red wine and runny heather or wildflower honey.
  • 60 ml
  • 15 ml
  • 7.5 ml
  • 2 dashes

At-Home Steps

  1. Stir honey into the red wine first so it dissolves, then add Scotch, bitters, and ice.
  2. Stir for 25 seconds until chilled.
  3. Strain into a stemmed glass and garnish with a lemon peel twist.

From the ledger

How do you make Rob Roy at home with everyday ingredients?

No sweet vermouth in the fridge? Combine Scotch with a splash of smooth red wine and runny heather or wildflower honey. Ingredients: 60 ml Scotch Whisky, 15 ml Red Wine, 7.5 ml Runny Honey, 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters. Steps: Stir honey into the red wine first so it dissolves, then add Scotch, bitters, and ice. Stir for 25 seconds until chilled. Strain into a stemmed glass and garnish with a lemon peel twist.

What is the full craft bar specification for Rob Roy?

Rob Roy (Whiskey, 30% ABV) is prepared stirred with served up and garnished with dark cherry or expressed lemon twist. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) Blended Scotch Whisky, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Sweet Vermouth, 2 dashes (2 dashes) Aromatic Bitters.

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