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
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Scotch1 oz
- Simple Syrup1/4 tsp
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
- Angostura Bitters1 dash
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Flying Scotchman close to the original.
Instead of Scotch
- Bourbon— sweeter
- Irish Whiskey— softer, no smoke
Instead of Simple Syrup
- Agave Syrup— cleaner sweetness
- Honey Syrup— floral sweetness
Instead of Sweet Vermouth
- Dubonnet— wine-ier, lightly spiced
- Port— richer and fruitier
Instead of Angostura Bitters
- 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
Similar taste
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