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The MacGregor

2 oz Blended Scotch, Johnnie Walker Red Label
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth
1⁄4 oz Apricot liqueur
2 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Old Fashion
2 ds Bitters, Regans' orange bitters
Instructions

Combine all over ice and stir. Strain into coupe glass.

Notes

Has the dryness and potency of a Rob Roy but the lingering sweetness of a Rusty Nail. The apricot and bitters add an additional layer of complexity.

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  • Replace sweet vermouth with Montenegro (other amaros might work). Go with only orange bitters.
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