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Stirred · 1 serving

Bobby Burns Cocktail

A balanced stirred cocktail combining blended scotch, sweet vermouth, benedictine.

Short answer

Bobby Burns Cocktail is a stirred cocktail made with blended 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
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bobby Burns Cocktail 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 Cocktail ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Blended Scotch whisky45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz7.2 parts
Sweet Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz7.2 parts
Bénédictine6.25 ml0.6 cl0.2 oz1 part

Garnish: One compact lemon twist

Method

How to make Bobby Burns Cocktail

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, prepare the One compact lemon twist, and ready the mixing equipment.

  2. 02

    Measure blended scotch, sweet vermouth, benedictine accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Pre-chill a coupe, combine the blended Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and accurately measured one-and-one-quarter-teaspoon portion of Bénédictine in a mixing glass with solid ice, stir for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted, fine-strain into the coupe, express one short compact lemon twist, and retain it neatly at the rim.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Finish with One compact lemon twist and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Bobby Burns Cocktail 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
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Bobby Burns Cocktail questions

What is in a Bobby Burns Cocktail?

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

How long does a Bobby Burns Cocktail 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 Cocktail prepared?

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

Is a Bobby Burns Cocktail 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 B061https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=303 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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