Rob Roy

Cocktail Glass (Martini)

Ice

Shaker Tin

Sweet Vermouth 1/2 oz

Whiskey Scotch 2 oz

Cherry

Thin Straw

Add ingredients to shaker and stir for 30 seconds or so. Strain into cocktail glass and serve with a cherry and thin straw.

The Rob Roy is simply a Martini with whiskey and a cherry substituted for gin and an olive. When I feel like holding a martini glass, this is the drink I'll order. Slightly sweet, this cocktail is fantastic when made with a good smooth Scotch.

The drink is named after Robert Roy MacGregor, the Scottish outlaw hero. Liam Neeson played his part in the 1995 movie entitled "Rob Roy." It's actually a pretty good flick and is worth renting.

The drink was traditionally made with bitters, but now the indredient is often omitted although you will have a customer ask for it now and then. A Dry Rob Roy is made with dry vermouth. You can add Drambuie to the drink to make a Bobbie Burns. This makes the cocktail sweeter and adds a honey aftertaste.