Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, soft, and balanced.
WhiskeyMediumCocktail glass
Cocktail guide
Flying Scotchman
Flying Scotchman combines Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Sugar Syrup in a ordinary drink served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for cozy night in and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
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Best for cozy night in.
Quick fact
Flying Scotchman is usually served as a ordinary drink in a cocktail glass, and its identity is shaped by Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Method
Shaken
Finish
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Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Balanced
Read: Flying Scotchman is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
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Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters. Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.
Serving & context
Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Flying Scotchman sits comfortably in the whiskey cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
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Flying Scotchman is usually served as a ordinary drink in a cocktail glass, and its identity is shaped by Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters.
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Base spirit
Whiskey
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
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