Classic Rob Roy Cocktail
The Classic Rob Roy is a sophisticated Scotch-based cocktail, essentially a Manhattan made with Scotch whisky instead of rye or bourbon. Its core ingredients are Scotch, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters, typically garnished with a cherry. It is a classic drink that originated in New York City around the late 19th century.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a spirit-based drink, it is virtually free of carbohydrates, fat, and protein, deriving all its calories from alcohol and a small amount of sugar in the vermouth. A typical serving contains roughly 160-180 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Alcohol | 14 g |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 90 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The cocktail is named after the famous Scottish folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor, a kind of Scottish Robin Hood, which is a fitting tribute given its base spirit. Nutritionally, it provides no significant vitamins or minerals, but the moderate alcohol content is its primary nutritional characteristic.
