
Bobby Burns Cocktail
Scotch and sweet vermouth stirred with a touch of honeyed Benedictine — a Rob Roy with a monastic accent. Silky, malty and named for Scotland's beloved poet.
22.5% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
185 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Sweet Vermouth· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Dubonnet — wine-ier, lightly spiced, Port — richer and fruitier
- Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar1 twist of
- Scotch· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Bourbon — sweeter, Irish Whiskey — softer, no smoke
- Bénédictine· not in your bar1 1/4 tsp
Or swap: Drambuie — honeyed, scotch-based, Yellow Chartreuse — drier, more herbal
Instructions
Stir all ingredients (except lemon peel) with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Add the twist of lemon peel and serve.
Pairs well with
Honeyed Benedictine over Scotch calls for hearty Scottish-leaning nibbles:
- Shortbread rounds
- Smoked salmon pâté on toast
- Aged gouda cubes
- Honey-roasted walnuts




