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Rob Roy

A Scotch Manhattan. Sweet vermouth, bitters, and enough Scotch to make its point.

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A deep, reddish-amber Rob Roy scotch cocktail served up in a coupe glass, garnished cleanly with a cocktail cherry.
Difficulty Easy
Glass Coupe
Ice Stir with ice; serve up
Tools Mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Scotch
  • 1 oz Sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

How to make it

  1. Add Scotch, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until chilled.
  3. Strain into a coupe.
  4. Garnish with a cherry if available.

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