1 serving
Highland Fling 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 | 2 parts |
 Sweet Vermouth | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
 Orange Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Green olive
Method
How to make Highland Fling
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the nick and nora thoroughly, prepare the Green olive, and ready the mixing equipment.
- 02
Measure blended scotch, sweet vermouth, orange bitters 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
Stir all ingredients with ice until very cold and properly diluted, then fine-strain into the chilled Nick & Nora glass.
- 05
Strain into the chilled nick and nora, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.
- 06
Finish with Green olive and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Highland Fling 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
Highland Fling questions
What is in a Highland Fling?
Kokto’s build uses blended scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters.
How long does a Highland Fling take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Highland Fling prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Highland Fling 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 B020https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4867/highland-fling · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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