Rob Roy
The Rob Roy is a classic Scotch whisky-based cocktail, often described as a Scottish take on the Manhattan. It's typically made with Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters, garnished with a cherry. The drink originated in New York City in the late 19th century, named after the famous Scottish folk hero Robert Roy MacGregor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, the Rob Roy is primarily a source of empty calories from alcohol and sugar in the vermouth, with negligible protein, fat, or carbohydrates. A standard serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, mostly from the alcohol content of the Scotch.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Alcohol | 14 g |
| Sugar (from vermouth) | 2.5 g |
| Potassium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5 mg |
| Magnesium | 1 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 90 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Rob Roy is culturally interesting as a cocktail that bridges Scottish heritage with American mixology, created to celebrate the opening of a Broadway musical about the Scottish outlaw. Nutritionally, it highlights how alcoholic beverages can be calorie-dense without providing significant essential nutrients.
