Has it been a long week for you guys? It’s been a long week for us. Whew.
But it’s okay, because now we shall drink.
AuthorRetroRuth
Tested Recipe!
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Stir well with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. It may also be served on the rocks.
Ingredients
Directions
Stir well with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. It may also be served on the rocks.
Notes
“How is it?”
“It’s almost a Manhattan, but not quite. “
The Verdict: Good
From The Tasting Notes –
Obviously, very similar to a Manhattan (made with whiskey), but smoother in flavor. Good. And according to Wine Spectator, it’s no longer a faux pas to use Scotch in a cocktail, so be ashamed no more and drink up!
Also, EVERYONE* knows that the best Manhattan is made is with brandy.
*Everyone being everyone in Wisconsin, that is.
I bar tended in the 70's and 80's in the Detroit area. We always used dry vermouth in a Rob Roy. Have to try it with the sweet.
Are you in WI Retro Ruth? Cheers from another Wisconsinite.
But … but … but … were the heck’s the cherry???
Rob Roy is my very favoritest cocktail, and I was introduced to it (and have become old friends with it) in the version with a maraschino cherry and a splash of neon red cherry juice.
Try hubby on that version and I think he may react a little more favorably (unless he dislikes sweet cocktails).
PS — I sometimes substitute spiced rum for the scotch for an extra kick of flavor. It’s surprising how similar they are … but maybe that’s because I buy cheap scotch.
I had an aunt who used to drink these. I had no idea what they were besides strong.
What kind of Scotch did you use? I assume a blended and not a single malt.
It was a single malt, Glenlivet 12 yr to be exact. I was going for something good enough to drink straight but still acceptable in a cocktail. Glenlivet has decent complexity without being earthy, so I think it works fairly well in a mixed drink.