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smoky, sweet, herbal

Flying Scotsman

Named after the famous locomotive, this stirred cocktail combines Scotch with sweet vermouth and bitters

scotchMedium~26% ABV
MethodStirGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishlemon twist
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1Β½ ozscotch whisky
  • 1 ozsweet vermouth
  • ΒΌ ozsimple syrup
  • 2 dashesangostura bitters
  • lemon twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice
  2. 2Stir for 25 seconds until well-chilled
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe glass
  4. 4Garnish with a lemon twist
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History & Origin

Created to honor the legendary Flying Scotsman train between London and Edinburgh

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