Highland Fling Cocktail

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

  1. Stir all ingredients (except olive) with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

  2. 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

Similar taste

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