Flying Scotsman

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Flying Scotsman ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts

Ingredient	Amount	cl	oz	parts
Blended Scotch whisky	50 ml	5 cl	1.7 oz	10 parts
Sweet Vermouth	45 ml	4.5 cl	1.5 oz	9 parts
Rich Simple Syrup	5 ml	0.5 cl	0.2 oz	1 part
Aromatic bitters	2 dash	—	—	—
Orange	1 piece	—	—	—

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist

1. 01

   Pre-chill one heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut exactly one very short narrow orange zest twist.

2. 02

   Measure the blended Scotch, sweet vermouth, rich simple syrup, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

3. 03

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

4. 04

   Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the deep amber mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

5. 05

   Place the single large cube in the chilled glass and strain the drink over it without small ice fragments.

6. 06

   Express the single compact orange twist, retain it at the rim, and serve without another garnish.

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