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Stirred · 1 serving

Flying Scotchman

A balanced stirred cocktail combining blended scotch, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Flying Scotchman is a stirred cocktail made with blended scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, and simple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Flying Scotchman ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Flying Scotchman ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Blended Scotch whisky45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz36 parts
Sweet Vermouth37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz30 parts
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Simple Syrup1.25 ml0.1 cl0 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Flying Scotchman

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the mixing equipment.

  2. 02

    Measure blended scotch, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, simple syrup accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Pre-chill a coupe, measure the blended Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, one dash of aromatic bitters, and the quarter-teaspoon portion of simple syrup into a mixing glass filled with solid ice, stir for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted, fine-strain into the chilled coupe, verify the surface is clear and still, and serve without garnish.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Flying Scotchman taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Flying Scotchman questions

What is in a Flying Scotchman?

Kokto’s build uses blended scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, and simple syrup.

How long does a Flying Scotchman take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Flying Scotchman prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Flying Scotchman alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B056https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=190 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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