Balmoral
A regal Scottish stirred cocktail — Scotch with both sweet and dry vermouths plus Angostura bitters, a more complex relative of the Rob Roy. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Single malt Scotch whisky
- 0.5 oz Dry vermouth
- 0.5 oz Sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with sophisticated charcuterie, aged Gouda, or savory canapés—the complex vermouth blend demands refined, umami-rich small plates.
Instructions
1
Add Scotch, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice
2
Stir for 25 seconds until well chilled
3
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
4
Express a lemon twist over the drink and rest it on the rim
Tips
Named after Balmoral Castle, the Scottish royal residence of the British monarchy The split vermouth base gives this more complexity than a standard Rob Roy A Highland single malt works best — try Dalmore 12 or Oban 14