
Dry Rob Roy
Scotch stirred with just a teaspoon and a half of dry vermouth, strained up with a lemon twist. As austere and whisky-forward as the Rob Roy gets.
29.5% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
160 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Scotch2 ½ oz
- Dry Vermouth1 1/2 tsp
- Lemon Peel(optional)1 twist of
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Dry Rob Roy close to the original.
Instead of Scotch
- Bourbon— sweeter
- Irish Whiskey— softer, no smoke
Instead of Dry Vermouth
- Blanc Vermouth— slightly sweeter
- Lillet Blanc— lighter, citrusy
Instructions
In a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes, combine the Scotch and vermouth.
Stir well.
Strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with the lemon twist.
Pairs well with
Dry vermouth keeps the Scotch austere, matching smoky and briny snacks:
- Smoked trout on rye
- Marinated olives
- Sharp white cheddar
- Oatcakes with butter




