Balmoral

A Perfect Manhattan in a Scottish kilt -- Scotch with equal parts sweet and dry vermouth, plus Angostura bitters, stirred to silky perfection.

scotchEasy~27% ABV

MethodStirGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishLemon twist

⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

1½ ozscotch whisky
½ ozsweet vermouth
½ ozdry vermouth
2 dashesangostura bitters
Lemon twistgarnish

Tools

mixing glassbar spoonjiggerstrainercoupe glass

Instructions

1Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice.
2Stir for 20 to 25 seconds until well chilled.
3Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
4Express a lemon twist over the drink and lay it on the rim.

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History & Origin

The Balmoral cocktail takes its name from Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the beloved Scottish country residence of the British Royal Family since Prince Albert purchased the estate in 1852. The cocktail mirrors the structure of a Perfect Manhattan but uses Scotch whisky instead of rye or bourbon, giving it a distinctly Scottish character. The equal split of sweet and dry vermouth creates balance between richness and crispness, with Angostura bitters adding aromatic depth.

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