Balmoral
CLASSIC · SCOTCH WHISKY

Balmoral

A regal Scotch-based stirred cocktail that bridges the Rob Roy and the Perfect Manhattan, uniting smoky whisky with the complementary duality of sweet and dry vermouth for a supremely balanced, spirit-forward classic.

Ingredients
Lemon Twist (optional, express and discard)
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Balsamic · Caramel · Cask character · Juniper · Oak · Orange peel · Woodsmoke

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Add the Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and dry vermouth.

  3. 3

    Add the Angostura bitters.

  4. 4

    Stir steadily for 25–30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 5

    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  6. 6

    Optionally express a lemon twist over the surface, then discard, and serve.

From the Bartender

Using a blended Scotch keeps the whisky from overpowering the vermouth balance, but a lightly peated single malt adds welcome complexity; avoid heavily sherried expressions, which can clash with the dry vermouth.

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