
Flying Scotchman
Equal parts Scotch and sweet vermouth shaken with a touch of syrup and bitters. A softer, slightly sweeter take on the Rob Roy.
20.5% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
160 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Scotch· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Bourbon — sweeter, Irish Whiskey — softer, no smoke
- Simple Syrup· not in your bar1/4 tsp
Or swap: Agave Syrup — cleaner sweetness, Honey Syrup — floral sweetness
- Sweet Vermouth· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Dubonnet — wine-ier, lightly spiced, Port — richer and fruitier
- Angostura Bitters· not in your bar1 dash
Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus-forward, Peychaud's Bitters — brighter, anise-tinged
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Pairs well with
Sweetened Scotch and vermouth mellow beautifully beside toasty, nutty fare:
- Honey-glazed cashews
- Smoked cheese cubes
- Oat biscuits with jam
- Dark chocolate squares




