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Flying Scotsman recipe
StirredCoupeNo ice23% ABV
The Flying Scotsman is a stirred whiskey cocktail, made with blended Scotch, sweet vermouth, simple syrup and more, served in a coupe. It is spirit-forward.
Flying Scotsman ingredients
| Blended Scotch | 45 ml (1½ oz) |
| Sweet vermouth | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Simple syrup | 5 ml (¼ oz) |
| Angostura bitters | 2 dashes |
How to make a Flying Scotsman
- Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Lemon twist
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Flying Scotsman: quick answers
- How strong is a Flying Scotsman?
- About 23% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 19 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Flying Scotsman?
- About 160 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Flying Scotsman served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Flying Scotsman have?
- 4 in total: blended Scotch, sweet vermouth, simple syrup and Angostura bitters. Simple enough to make at home.
