"Like many of the most classic cocktails, the Manhattan is a simple drink composed of only three ingredients. While it has been made with the same simple blend of rye whisky, vermouth, and bitters for over a century, the base recipe has been riffed hundreds of times, with mixologists sometimes experimenting with the type of vermouth and other times adding new liquors entirely. What's less common is changing the rye, the drink's signature element, to make something completely new."
"The Rob Roy is the Manhattan variant you may have never heard of - that is, unless you are a fan of Scotch whisky. Similar in build, the Rob Roy uses blended Scotch, vermouth, and bitters stirred into a smooth, layered drink. The difference is palpable: Scotch whisky is a much stronger, smokier, and more peaty spirit than spicy, straightforward rye. The result is a drink that is musky and a little smoky, with an earthiness that is offset by sweet vermouth and bitters."
The Rob Roy swaps rye whisky for blended Scotch in a three-ingredient Manhattan-style cocktail, creating a musky, smoky profile. Blended Scotch contributes stronger smoke and peat character compared with spicy rye, while sweet red vermouth and Peychaud's bitters provide balance and sweetness. The standard recipe calls for 2 ounces blended Scotch, 1 ounce sweet red vermouth, and six drops of Peychaud's bitters, stirred with ice and strained into a chilled stemmed glass. Common garnishes include an orange peel and a Luxardo cherry. The finished drink is smooth, layered, and ideal for Scotch enthusiasts or anyone seeking a smoky Manhattan variation.
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