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Shaken · 1 serving

Bobby Burns

A balanced shaken cocktail combining scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, benedictine.

Short answer

Bobby Burns is a shaken cocktail made with scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and bénédictine. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bobby Burns 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
Bobby Burns ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Scotch Whisky45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Sweet Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Bénédictine7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Bobby Burns

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure the blended Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and Benedictine into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until thoroughly cold.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving every ice fragment behind.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Bobby Burns taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Bobby Burns questions

What is in a Bobby Burns?

Kokto’s build uses scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and bénédictine.

How long does a Bobby Burns take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bobby Burns prepared?

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

Is a Bobby Burns 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 B042https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/280/bobby-burns-craddocks-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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