Taste profile
Balanced, light, soft, and balanced.
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Cocktail guide
Highland Fling Cocktail
Highland Fling Cocktail combines Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters, Olive 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.
Best for
Best for cozy night in.
Quick fact
Highland Fling Cocktail is usually served as a ordinary drink in a cocktail glass, and its identity is shaped by Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
Build it step by step.
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- 1Stir all ingredients (except olive) with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
- 2Add the olive and serve.
Method
Stirred
Finish
Usually finished with Orange Bitters and Olive.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Balanced
Read: Highland Fling Cocktail is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Method
Stirred
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect a balanced profile with support from Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Orange 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. Highland Fling Cocktail sits comfortably in the whiskey cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
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Highland Fling Cocktail is usually served as a ordinary drink in a cocktail glass, and its identity is shaped by Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Whiskey
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Cocktail glass
Method
Stirred
Garnish
Usually finished with Orange Bitters and Olive.
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