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Rob Roy

A stirred blended Scotch cocktail with sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters, garnished with brandied cherries. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 24% ABV.
Compass Box Asyla Blended Scotch WhiskyCarpano Antica Sweet VermouthAngostura BittersBrandied Cherry
Steps
3
2.0g2 dashes
5
Coupe
Vaso
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the cherries.
Total liquid~80 g
Volumen119 ml
Strength24 % vol. de alcohol
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)70 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar3.8 g (3.2%)1 terrón de azúcar
Acidity0.11%
DulzorOff-dry

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