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Stirred · 1 serving

Bob Roy

David Hridel's spiced-rum variation on the Rob Roy, stirred with sweet vermouth and orange bitters.

Short answer

Bob Roy is a stirred cocktail made with spiced rum, sweet vermouth, orange bitters, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bob Roy ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Bob Roy ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Spiced rum75 ml7.5 cl2.5 oz5 parts
Sweet Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orange Bitters2 dash———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small cocktail cherry

Method

How to make Bob Roy

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a V-shaped cocktail glass and ready exactly one small cocktail cherry.

  2. 02

    Measure the spiced rum, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and place a barspoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly until the drink is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled cocktail glass without adding ice.

  6. 06

    Garnish with exactly the single small cocktail cherry and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Bob Roy taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Bob Roy questions

What is in a Bob Roy?

Kokto’s build uses spiced rum, sweet vermouth, orange bitters, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Bob Roy take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bob Roy prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Bob Roy alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B103https://imbibemagazine.com/images/stories/on_tap/imbibe_spiced_rum_recipe_cards.pdf · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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