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Stirred · 1 serving

Rob Roy

A Scotch-led Manhattan variation with sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Rob Roy is a stirred cocktail made with scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

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
Rob Roy ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Scotch Whisky50 ml5 cl1.7 oz2 parts
Sweet Vermouth25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Lemon twist

Method

How to make Rob Roy

Follow the 5 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Nick and Nora glass with ice or in the freezer while preparing the mixing glass.

  2. 02

    Fill a mixing glass with fresh, solid ice cubes so the drink chills steadily and remains clear.

  3. 03

    Add the Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and two dashes of aromatic bitters over the ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds, keeping the spoon against the glass rather than whipping air into the drink.

  5. 05

    Discard the ice from the serving glass, strain the cocktail into it, and express a lemon twist over the surface.

Tasting profile

What does Rob Roy taste like?

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

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Rob Roy questions

What is in a Rob Roy?

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

How long does a Rob 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 Rob Roy prepared?

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

Is a 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.

  • MixAI curated cocktail batch 10seed.recipe.rob-roy · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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