
Loch Lomond
Scotch stirred with Drambuie and dry vermouth, strained up with a lemon twist. Heather honey and malt in a firm, elegant frame.
28% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
210 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Scotch2 oz
- Dry Vermouth½ oz
- Lemon Peel(optional)1 twist of
- Drambuie½ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Loch Lomond 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
Instead of Drambuie
- Bénédictine— herbal-honeyed, no scotch base
Instructions
In a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes, combine the Scotch, Drambuie, and vermouth.
Stir well.
Strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with the lemon twist.
Pairs well with
Drambuie's honeyed spice over Scotch matches heathery Highland flavors:
- Honey-glazed sausages
- Smoked salmon on rye
- Aged gouda wedges
- Heather honey shortbread




