Burns Night honors the iconic Scottish poet Robert Burns who was born January 25th, 1759. He is Scotland’s National Poet who wrote the New Year’s Eve anthem Auld Lang Syne. Many Scots host a Burns supper on January 25, the poet’s birthday, although they can be held throughout the year. Some of the suppers can be grand affairs; others less formal. The events will often feature a bagpiper or traditional Scottish music, and the Scottish pudding, Haggis, is served.



This Scotch Based Riff on a Manhattan (basically a Rob Roy with a splash of Benedictine) was first published by Harry Craddock in his Savoy Cocktail book published in 1930. The drink most definitely predates Craddock, and it is possible we’ll never know its true origin. But after Craddock printed it, it definitely became popular as evidenced by its inclusion in the books: Old Waldorf Astoria Bar Days published in 1931 by Albert Stevens Crockett and again by David A. Embury in his 1948 book The Fine Art Of Mixing Drinks.

Bobby Burns

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Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

 

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• 2 oz Scotch
• 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters double with Japanese Dasher
• 1/4 oz Benedictine

Garnish

• Lemon Twist

Instructions

 

• Mix all ingredients in mixing glass.
• Add ice and stir.
• Garnish with lemon twist.

Keyword angostura bitters, benedictine, japanese dasher, lemon twist, scotch, sweet vermouth