White Rob Roy
A sweet and bitter whiskey cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 24.7% ABV ∙
The White Rob Roy swaps the Rob Roy's sweet vermouth for bianco, stirring it with Scotch whisky and a dash of Creole-style bitters.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: Blended Scotch whisky 50 mlBianco vermouth 30 mlCreole-style bitters 1 dash
- Strain into the chilled coupe glass
- Garnish with a lemon twist
Tips
- Stir over ice until the glass frosts, about 20-30 seconds, so the Scotch dilutes without turning watery.
History
The White Rob Roy is a modern, lighter-colored take on the Rob Roy, adapted from a Rob Roy en Blanc created in 2021 by Howard Sundwall. It follows the swap that defines other "white" cocktail riffs of recent years: it keeps the base spirit but replaces the sweet red vermouth with a bianco (blanc) vermouth, for a paler, drier drink. It also uses Creole-style bitters in place of the standard aromatic bitters.
FAQ
What are the ingredients of a White Rob Roy?
Blended Scotch whisky (50 ml), bianco vermouth (30 ml), and a dash of Creole-style bitters such as Peychaud's. A standard Rob Roy uses sweet vermouth instead of bianco, which makes it darker and sweeter.
What are some variations on the Rob Roy?
Most variations change the vermouth. A dry Rob Roy uses dry vermouth for a crisper, less sweet drink. This White Rob Roy swaps the classic's sweet vermouth for bianco, which makes it paler and drier.
