Flying Scotchman
The Flying Scotchman is a strong whiskey spirit-forward cocktail, sweet and herbal on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 84 out of 100
- Bitter
- 61 out of 100
- Herbal
- 73 out of 100
- Smoky
- 35 out of 100
- Boozy
- 74 out of 100
How to make a Flying Scotchman
To make a Flying Scotchman, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1 oz scotch, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1 dash Bitters and 1 dash simple syrup.
You'll need
- Scotch1 oz
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
- Bitters1 dash
- Simple syrup1 dash
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add Scotch, sweet vermouth, bitters and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? A hard shake chills the drink quickly and blends everything evenly.
Flying Scotchman questions
What does a Flying Scotchman taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and herbal, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 22% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Flying Scotchman?
About 22% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Flying Scotchman and a Balmoral?
Both use scotch, sweet vermouth and Bitters. The Flying Scotchman adds simple syrup, while the Balmoral uses dry vermouth. The Flying Scotchman is shaken and served in a cocktail glass; the Balmoral is stirred and served in a cocktail glass.
Should a Flying Scotchman be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: simple syrup needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What glass do you serve a Flying Scotchman in?
A cocktail glass.