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Highland Fling

Highland Fling

Classic

Scotch and sweet vermouth with orange bitters and an olive.

Spirit-ForwardClassicVintageSavory
3 minEasyStrong

Malty, lightly sweet Scotch with sweet vermouth's spice and a bright orange note, finished with a briny edge from the olive. Smooth and a little savory.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Blended Scotch
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Olive · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled martini glass.

  4. 4

    Garnish with an olive.

The Story

The Highland Fling is a Rob Roy relative that swaps the cherry for an olive and the aromatic bitters for orange. It appears in early 20th-century bar books and is a good way to taste how a Manhattan-style drink changes with a savory garnish.

Glass · Martini glassGarnish · Olive