How to Make a Rob Roy Cocktail
Need to know how to make a Rob Roy Cocktail? A Rob Roy Cocktail is just another version of the world-famous Manhattan Cocktail, except this one is made with Scotch whisky rather than rye. This amazing cocktail was invented in 1894 by a very well-known bartender at the Waldorf Hotel in New York for a Broadway show with the name of “Rob Roy.” Later on, it was given the specific name in order to honor Scottish folk hero Robert Roy MacGregor, known simply as Rob Roy.
Rob Roy cocktail can be geared up in three forms, including dry, perfect or sweet. However, the sweet version of this cocktail is the standard version that is well-liked all over the world. Traditionally, a Rob Roy is dished up in a stylish cocktail glass and embellished with a fresh maraschino cherry or lemon twist.
Knowing the art of making a Rob Roy Cocktail could be your greatest advantage to impress your guests or family and for that reason read the simple steps given below and try it:
Preparation Time: 2 minutes
Serving Size: 1
Utensils: Cocktail shaker, cocktail glass
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz Scotch whisky
– 1/4 oz sweet vermouth
– Angostura bitters to taste
– Maraschino cherry for garnishing – up to you
– Cracked ice cubes to fill your cocktail shaker
Instructions
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1
Pour 1 ½ oz of Scotch whisky, ¼ oz of sweet vermouth and few dashes of Angostura bitters into your cocktail shaker packed with cracked ice cubes.
Note: You can use a cocktail glass as well in case you do not have a cocktail shaker. -
2
Shake the cocktail shaker well for 10 to 15 seconds or until you feel that the ingredients of the drink are mixed completely.
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3
Strain the drink into a pre-chilled cocktail glass and garnish it with a maraschino cherry or lemon peel. Serve your Rob Roy Cocktail to the joy of the party.
