Flying Scotsman
A spirited pre-Prohibition cocktail — Scotch shaken with sweet vermouth, sugar, and bitters, named after the legendary Edinburgh-to-London express train. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Blended Scotch whisky
- 1.5 oz Sweet vermouth
- 0.3 oz Simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with rich, savory dishes like beef Wellington or Scottish beef stew, where the vermouth and bitters add depth to hearty, meat-forward cuisine.
Instructions
1
Add Scotch, sweet vermouth, simple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice
2
Stir for 25 seconds until well chilled
3
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
4
Garnish with a lemon twist
Tips
Named after the famous Flying Scotsman train service that ran from 1862 Essentially a slightly sweetened Rob Roy — the sugar softens the Scotch Use Monkey Shoulder or Dewars White Label for a smooth blend