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Flying Scotsman

After dinner/digestif · Classic/vintage · Nightcap/sipping

4.2 176 ratings

Ingredients

1 2/3 oz Scotch whisky
1 1/2 oz Rosso/sweet vermouth
1/6 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
2 dash Aromatic bitters

How to make

Serve in a old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour profile

21.5% alc./vol. · 1.5 standard drinks · 197 calories

History

A lightly sweetened Scotch with subtle aromatic spice, reminiscent of a homemade whisky liqueur.

Named after the world-famous steam locomotive, "The Flying Scotsman" set two world records: it was the first steam locomotive to reach 100 miles per hour and achieved the longest non-stop run by a steam locomotive (422 miles in 1989 whilst in Australia). Built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster, the locomotive took its name from the London to Edinburgh Flying Scotsman express service it operated. This cocktail was reportedly first served to first-class passengers on board the train. Adapted from a recipe in Harry Craddock's 1930 "The Savoy Cocktail Book". FLYING SCOTCHMAN COCKTAIL. (6 people) 2½ Glasses Italian Vermouth. 3 Glasses Scotch Whisky. 1 Tablespoon Bitters. 1 Tablespoon Sugar Syrup. Shake and strain into cocktail glass.