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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blended Scotch whisky | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 36 parts |
Sweet Vermouth | 37.5 ml | 3.8 cl | 1.3 oz | 30 parts |
Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Simple Syrup | 1.25 ml | 0.1 cl | 0 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: No garnish
Method
How to make Flying Scotchman
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the coupe thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the mixing equipment.
- 02
Measure blended scotch, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, simple syrup accurately and add them to a clean mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 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.
- 05
Strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.
- 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.
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
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