Bobby Burns

The recipe for a Bobby Burns. A rich and complex blend of Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine herbal liqueur.

A dark Bobby Burns cocktail in a coupe glass, garnished with a lemon peel.
Strengthvery strong
GlassCoupe
BaseWhisky
GarnishLemon peel

Description

The Bobby Burns is a classic cocktail dedicated to the Scottish national poet, Robert Burns. It is closely related to the Manhattan and the Rob Roy but is distinguished by the addition of Bénédictine, a French herbal liqueur. This ingredient gives the drink a distinctive, subtle sweetness and a complex honey-herbal note that harmonizes wonderfully with the smoky Scotch and the spicy vermouth. An elegant and warming drink for discerning connoisseurs.

Preparation

  1. Fill a coupe glass with ice to pre-chill it.
  2. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice cubes.
  3. Stir for about 30 seconds until well-chilled.
  4. Discard the ice from the cocktail glass.
  5. Strain the contents of the mixing glass into the chilled glass.
  6. Express a lemon peel over the drink and add it to the glass as a garnish.

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