Bobby Burns

Name: Bobby Burns
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces Scotch; 12 ounces sweet vermouth; 5 ounces water; 2 ounces Bénédictine; 8 pieces lemon twists

A sophisticated cocktail that combines smooth Scotch whisky with sweet vermouth and Bénédictine liqueur, garnished with a lemon twist. This classic cocktail serves as an elegant pre-dinner drink or nightcap.

8 servings

2 hr 5 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•12 ounces Scotch
•12 ounces sweet vermouth
•5 ounces water
•2 ounces Bénédictine
•8 pieces lemon twists

Cooking Instructions

1.
In a pitcher that holds at least 5 cups, combine the Scotch, vermouth, water, and Bénédictine and stir well. Using a funnel, decant into a 1-liter liquor bottle or two 750-ml liquor bottles. Cap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until chilled.
120 min
2.
To serve, set out a bowl or wine bucket filled with ice. Shake the bottle to ensure the cocktail is well mixed, then set it in the ice so it stays chilled. Pour into coupe or martini glasses and garnish each drink with a lemon twist.
5 min