Rob Roy (cocktail)

Rob Roy (Cocktail)

The Rob Roy is a classic cocktail that has been enjoyed by many for over a century. Named after the Scottish folk hero Robert Roy MacGregor, the Rob Roy cocktail is essentially a Manhattan but is made exclusively with Scotch whisky.

Ingredients

The Rob Roy cocktail is made with the following ingredients:

• Scotch whisky
• Sweet vermouth
• Angostura bitters
• Maraschino cherry (for garnish)

Preparation

To prepare a Rob Roy cocktail, follow these steps:

1. Pour 2 ounces of Scotch whisky, 1 ounce of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
2. Stir well until the mixture is well-chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Variations

There are several variations of the Rob Roy cocktail, including:

• Dry Rob Roy: This version uses dry vermouth instead of sweet vermouth.
• Perfect Rob Roy: This version uses equal parts of sweet and dry vermouth.
• Highland Rob Roy: This version uses a Scotch whisky from the Highland region.

History

The Rob Roy cocktail was created in 1894 by a bartender at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. The cocktail was named after the operetta Rob Roy which was premiering at the time.

See Also

• List of cocktails
• Manhattan (cocktail)
• Old Fashioned
• Whisky

References

• The Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock
• The Joy of Mixology by Gary Regan

External Links

• Liquor.com: Rob Roy Recipe
• Difford's Guide: Rob Roy Cocktail