Balmoral
Scotch stirred with both sweet and dry vermouth and a couple dashes of bitters — a perfect-style Rob Roy variation. Malty, gently smoky and smooth.
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
155 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Angostura Bitters· not in your bar2 dashes
Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus-forward, Peychaud's Bitters — brighter, anise-tinged
- Scotch· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Bourbon — sweeter, Irish Whiskey — softer, no smoke
- Sweet Vermouth· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Dubonnet — wine-ier, lightly spiced, Port — richer and fruitier
- Dry Vermouth· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Blanc Vermouth — slightly sweeter, Lillet Blanc — lighter, citrusy
Instructions
In a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients.
Stir well.
Strain into a cocktail glass.
Pairs well with
Scotch and double vermouth ask for smoky Highlands-inspired fare:
- Smoked salmon on oatcakes
- Aged cheddar with chutney
- Haggis bites
- Buttered shortbread
Similar taste
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