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The Rob Roy is a cocktail created in 1894 by a bartender at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City. The drink was named in honor of the premiere of Rob Roy, an operetta by composer Reginald De Koven and lyricist Harry B. Smith loosely based upon Scottish folk hero Robert Roy MacGregor.

Like a Manhattan, the Rob Roy can be made sweet, dry, or perfect. The standard Rob Roy is the sweet version, made with sweet vermouth. A dry Rob Roy is made by substituting dry vermouth for the sweet vermouth, this is not usual. A perfect Rob Roy is made with equal parts sweet and dry vermouth. Overwhelmingly, the Rob Roy is made with sweet Vermouth.

The Rob Roy is usually served in a cocktail glass and granished with a maraschino cherry (for the sweet version). Funniest use of this drink in a move is the 1970’s movie “Turning Pointe” where the heroine goes on stage after being dumped and drinking a half a dozen of these. Drunk ballerinas are always funny. 
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Perfectly delightful way to end an evening.
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Very festive and great for a batch recipe – Make a lot of each color and put it in the freezer to hold, salt the glasses and when guests come over use and ice cream scoop to layer the colors.  Yummy!
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Wait the 80’s are calling and want their panties back.  No really, but this is a great cocktail for an 80’s party, fun name, fun look and light enough to keep then party going.
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A great take on “Gin and Juice”, the addition of Cointreau and Grenadine offset the tart of the fresh lemon and orange juice in the Red Lion. Great to look at and even better going down, it’s one of our new favorites.
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Sweet and strong, this one doesn’t taste like it has much in it but hold onto your hat…
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Find a pool and a friend, this one is great with both.  Makes 2 icey frozen cocktails that punk just enough punch.  We used the Whole Fruit Sorbet and fresh lemon juice to make this the perfect frozen summer cocktail.
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The perfect dessert cocktail if you love chocolate and raspberries!  So absolutely yummy!
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We love a good Mojito and this is one of them. We used the 1883 Mojito syrup and fresh raspberries to really make this cocktail really pop. Enjoy…
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This is like the best mocha coffee with raspberry that you’ve ever had only it has a little kick.  Perfect for late night or after dinner it is so good.  The Espresso Vodka keeps it from being too sweet and the Godiva Chocolate Liqueur makes it smooth and creamy.
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