Created in 1894 by a bartender at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, the Rob Roy is a mix of Scotch whisky and vermouth that delivers a burst of sweet, earthy and spicy flavours.

Rob Roy

Ingredients

Serves:

1

2.9 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

  • 1 x Martini glass

  • 1 x Bar spoon

  • 1 x Jigger

  • 1 x Ice

  • 1 x Strainer

  • 1 x Stirrer

  • 1 x Mixing glass

Method

  • Ice

    Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.

  • Pour

    Using a jigger, measure 60ml Single Malt Whisky and 15ml sweet vermouth into the glass.

  • Mix

    Stir the mixture using a bar spoon.

    Double strain into a martini or coupe glass.

  • Garnish

    Place one cherry on top of the drink to garnish.

  • Grab a bite

    Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption.

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