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Flying Scotsman

Flying Scotsman

Classic

Scotch and sweet vermouth, a Rob Roy with a touch of sugar.

NightcapSpirit-ForwardElegantVintage
3 minEasyStrong

Malty Scotch and rich, herbal vermouth with a touch of sweetness and warm bitters. Smooth, spirit-forward, and gently smoky.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Blended Scotch
  • 1.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 0.25 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lemon twist · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the Scotch, sweet vermouth, bitters, and simple syrup to a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2

    Stir until well-chilled, about 20-30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a lemon twist.

The Story

Named for the famous London to Edinburgh express train, the Flying Scotsman is a close relative of the Rob Roy, pairing Scotch with sweet vermouth and a little sugar. It appears in early twentieth-century cocktail books.

Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Lemon twist