Rob Roy recipe

Scotch Whisky

Scotch Whisky is a malt or grain whisky – or a blend of the two, referred to as blended – made in Scotland.

All Scotch Whisky was originally made just using malted barley, but more commercialised distilleries began making it from wheat and rye in the late 18th century.

All Scotch Whisky must be aged immediately after distillation in oak barrels for at least three years and the minimum strength must be 40% alcohol by volume.

As of 2022, there are 141 whisky distilleries operating in Scotland.

For Scotch Whisky, we’d recommend:

Vermouth

Vermouth is an aromatic fortified wine that’s flavoured with various botanicals and is sometimes coloured.

Traditionally, Vermouth was used for medicinal purposes (we’ve heard that one before, am I right guys?) but was later served as an aperitif in fashionable Turin cafes in the mid to late 18th century.

By the 19th century, it’d become popular with bartenders in the creation of fancy cocktails such as the Martini, the Manhattan and the Rob Roy, and later the Negroni.

Angostura Bitters

Angostura bitters is a concentrated bitters (aka a herbal alcoholic preparation) based on gentian (a plant with a bitter root), herbs, and spices.

It’s produced by the House of Angostura in Trinidad and Tobago and is called Angostura as it was created in the town of Angostura in Venezuela.

Angostura Bitters are typically used for flavouring drinks, and the House of Angostura also makes orange bitters.

For Angostura Bitters, we recommend:

Cocktails with Angostura Bitters

• Spider-man
• Zombie
• New York Sour
• Old Cuban
• Rob Roy
• Amaretto Sour
• John Collins
• Manhattan

Maraschino Cherries

Maraschino Cherries are preserved, sweetened cherries that are regularly used as a garnish in a variety of different cocktails.

In short, they can make a cocktail pop.

For Maraschino Cherries, we recommend:

Cocktail Glass

This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.

Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.

And the right glass is a cocktail glass.

We recommend:

Mixing Glass

If you have a cocktail recipe that calls for the mix to be stirred, rather than shaken, then a Mixing Glass is the way to go.

Why? Because it’s easier to stir and pour the mix, by design. Also, it’s cooler.

For a Mixing Glass, we recommend:

Bar Spoon

Bar Spoons are great for cocktails you’re supposed to stir, rather than shake in a cocktail shaker.

Sure, you can probably use any spoon to stir your drink but these bar spoons are the real deal. It’s the proper equipment to get the job right.

• They’re long enough to get to the bottom of any cocktail to allow you to properly stir.
• They have a twist spiral design that allows for a better grip.
• They’re made out of stainless steel, so they’re durable, corrosion resistant, and easy to clean.

Hawthorne Strainer

If you (or perhaps the person you’re buying for) don’t have a Hawthorne strainer as part of a cocktail shaker set, it’s a great, and incredibly useful, addition to your cocktail toolbox.

The strainer is typically used to remove the ice (or any other unwanted solid ingredients) from your cocktail as it’s poured from the cocktail shaker into your glass.

For a Hawthorne Strainer, we recommend: