Dry Rob Roy

Ingredients

• 2 oz Blended Scotch
• 1 oz Dry Vermouth
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters
• Lemon twist · optional garnish

Method

1. 1

   Add the Scotch, dry vermouth, and orange bitters to a mixing glass with ice.

2. 2

   Stir until well-chilled, about 20-30 seconds.

3. 3

   Strain into a chilled coupe.

4. 4

   Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in.

The Story

Replacing the sweet vermouth in a Rob Roy with dry gives the Dry Rob Roy, a pale, crisp variation that lets the Scotch lead. It is one of the standard ways to order the drink, alongside the sweet and perfect versions.