
Highland Fling Cocktail
Scotch stirred with sweet vermouth and orange bitters, garnished with an olive. A savory-edged Rob Roy variation with Highland swagger.
24% 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
- Olive(optional)· not in your bar1
- Scotch· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Bourbon — sweeter, Irish Whiskey — softer, no smoke
- Sweet Vermouth· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Dubonnet — wine-ier, lightly spiced, Port — richer and fruitier
- Orange Bitters· not in your bar2 dashes
Or swap: Angostura Bitters — spicier, less citrus
Instructions
Stir all ingredients (except olive) with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Add the olive and serve.
Pairs well with
Scotch and sweet vermouth with an olive twist favor smoky, savory fare:
- Smoked salmon oatcakes
- Olive tapenade crostini
- Aged cheddar cubes
- Walnut shortbread




