Hoot Mon
ClassicScotch, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine. A smoky-sweet Rob Roy cousin.
Rich, honeyed, and gently smoky. Scotch's malt and oak meet the raisin sweetness of vermouth and the spiced honey of Bénédictine. Warm and herbal, with a long finish.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blended Scotch
- 0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 0.5 oz Bénédictine
- Lemon twist · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Add the Scotch, vermouth, and Bénédictine to a mixing glass with ice.
- 2
Stir until well chilled.
- 3
Strain into a chilled coupe.
- 4
Express a lemon peel over the top and drop it in.
The Story
The Hoot Mon is a Scotch cocktail named after the Scottish exclamation of surprise, and it turns up in vintage bartending guides from the early 20th century. It is a cousin of the Rob Roy, with Bénédictine adding a layer of honey and herbs that is a natural partner for malty Scotch. Exact proportions vary from book to book; this is a modern, balanced version.