Rob Roy
The Scotch cousin of the Manhattan: whisky, sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters, stirred and silky. Three stable ingredients and a fixed ratio make it a reliable batch-and-chill candidate.
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How to make it
Stirred · Easy · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the blended scotch whisky, sweet vermouth and angostura bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- 2
Stir for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
- 3
Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 4
Garnish with cocktail cherry.
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This example makes 12 servings with added water at 22% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet → See the pre-calculated 8-serve batch →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Blended Scotch whisky | 24.0 oz | 710 |
| Sweet vermouth | 12.0 oz | 355 |
| Angostura bitters | 0.6 oz | 18 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Rob Roy FAQ
What's in a Rob Roy?
A classic Rob Roy is made with blended scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters. It's stirred and served in a coupe glass.
What is the ABV of a Rob Roy?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 32.2% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.64 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
Should I shake or stir a Rob Roy?
Stir it. The Rob Roy is spirit-forward with no citrus, so stirring keeps it silky and crystal-clear.
How do I batch Rob Roys for a party?
Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.