Bobby Burns Cocktail Recipe (with Easy Step-by-Step Video)

Discover the sophisticated Bobby Burns cocktail—a classic blend of Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine. Perfect for Burns Night or any occasion calling for Scottish elegance!

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Channel your inner Ron Swanson with this distinguished Scotch cocktail! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 It’s basically Parks & Rec meets Outlander in a glass, and we’re here for it! 🥃

Frank Meier’s version of this drink in The artistry of mixing drinks (1936) calls for one part sweet vermouth and one part dry vermouth. For this recipe, we’ve chosen a more contemporary version of the popular cocktail.

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Bobby Burns Cocktail

Recipe by Julian Solorzano
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The Bobby Burns is a sophisticated Scotch-based cocktail that combines the warmth of whisky with the herbal complexity of sweet vermouth and Bénédictine, creating a perfectly balanced drink that honors its Scottish namesake.

Course: Coupe Glass, Nick and Nora GlassCuisine: Classic CocktailDifficulty: Easy
Servings

1

servings
Calories

190

kcal
Total time

2

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Ounces Blended or lighter-style malt Scotch whiskey

  • 1 Ounce Italian sweet vermouth

  • .25 Ounce Benedictine liqueur

  • 1 Lemon twist (garnish)

Directions

  • Add all liquid ingredients to a mixing glass.
  • Fill the mixing glass with fresh ice cubes.
  • Stir gently for 30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
  • Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist

Equipment

Notes

  • The cocktail can be stirred longer for more dilution if you find the drink too strong.
  • Store your vermouth in the refrigerator after opening to maintain freshness.

The Scottish Connection

Named after Scotland’s beloved poet Robert Burns, this cocktail was originally created in the early 1900s 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Fun fact: It’s traditionally served on Burns Night (January 25th) alongside haggis and poetry readings!

The Bobby Burns has seen many variations over the years, from Frank Meier’s equal-parts version to modern interpretations. Today’s version strikes the perfect balance between spirit-forward and sophisticated.

Best Ingredients for a Bobby Burns:

Scotch

  • Compass Box Great King Street Artist’s Blend (my personal favorite)
  • Johnnie Walker Black Label
  • Monkey Shoulder
  • Famous Grouse

Sweet Vermouth

  • Carpano Antica Formula (the gold standard)
  • Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
  • Martini & Rossi Rosso

Bénédictine

  • There’s only one producer of genuine Bénédictine D.O.M.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re celebrating Burns Night or just in need of a sophisticated sipper, this Bobby Burns cocktail delivers perfectly balanced flavors with true Scottish soul! Just remember: drinking it doesn’t make you a poet, but it might make you think you are!

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Written by Jedain Arron, Founder and writer

Hey there! 👋 I'm Jedain, a 30-something-year-old Cocktail enthusiast from Columbus, Ohio. I've fallen head over heels for the art of crafting cocktails, with a particular passion for anything whiskey-based. (Bourbon has captured my heart).

This blog documents my adventures in mixology (shakers, stirrers, and all). Follow along as I explore classic and contemporary cocktail recipes, share my favorite Bourbon discoveries, and chronicle my journey through the world of craft spirits and cocktail creation.

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