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Stirred · 1 serving

Classic Rob Roy

A classic Scotch and sweet-vermouth cocktail seasoned with aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Classic Rob Roy is a stirred cocktail made with blended scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters. 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

Classic Rob 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
Classic Rob Roy ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Blended Scotch whisky60 ml6 cl2 oz2 parts
Sweet Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters3 dash———

Garnish: Lemon twist or cocktail cherry, optional

Method

How to make Classic Rob Roy

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly and prepare the Lemon twist or cocktail cherry, optional before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure blended scotch, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters 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

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the drink is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

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

  6. 06

    Finish with Lemon twist or cocktail cherry, optional and serve immediately at its coldest.

Tasting profile

What does Classic Rob 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

Classic Rob Roy questions

What is in a Classic Rob Roy?

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

How long does a Classic Rob Roy 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 Classic Rob Roy 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 Classic Rob 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 B004https://punchdrink.com/recipes/classic-rob-roy/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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