Cherry Brandy and Scotch Vermouth Cocktail
A smooth, slightly sweet cocktail blending Scotch whisky with cherry brandy and rosso vermouth for a sophisticated sipper. This recipe, ready in about 3 minutes, brings together Blended Scotch whisky, cherry brandy, and rosso vermouth for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Blended Scotch whisky
- 1 oz cherry brandy
- 1 oz rosso vermouth
- 1 for garnish orange twist
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes and pour in 1.5 oz blended Scotch whisky, 1 oz cherry brandy, and 1 oz rosso vermouth.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass over one large ice cube.
- Step 4: Express the oils of 1 orange twist over the drink and drop it in as garnish.
