Rob Roy
A Manhattan made with Scotch. Malty, rich and a little smoky.
- Strength
- 23% ABV
- Standard drinks (US)
- 1.7
- Calories
- 181 kcal
- In the glass
- 4⅓ oz
- Method
- Stirred
- Blended Scotch
- Sweet Vermouth
- Angostura Bitters
How to Make a Rob Roy
- Add the blended Scotch, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters to a mixing glass.
- Fill with ice and stir for 25 to 30 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
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About the Rob Roy
It was created at the Waldorf in New York in 1894, named after an operetta about the Scottish folk hero.
Bartender's tip: Use a lightly smoky blend; heavy peat fights the vermouth.
Taste Profile
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Good to Know
- What glass is a Rob Roy served in?
- A coupe. The stem keeps your hand away from the cold drink, and the curved rim makes it far harder to spill than a V-shaped martini glass.
- Is a Rob Roy shaken or stirred?
- Stirred. It contains only spirits and modifiers, so stirring chills and dilutes it while keeping it clear and silky.
- How strong is a Rob Roy?
- About 23% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.7 US standard drinks (23 g of alcohol) per serve.
- How many calories are in a Rob Roy?
- Roughly 181 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
- Can I make a Rob Roy without blended Scotch?
- Yes. Irish Whiskey is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.