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Flying Scotsman

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 mins

The Flying Scotsman is a whisky-based cocktail recipe that was created by Harry Craddock and included in The Savoy Cocktail Book. This variation was adapted from Have Yourself a Merry Little Cocktail by Emma Stokes.

Flying Scotsman Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients
 2 oz Scotch
 1 ½ oz Sweet Vermouth
 ¼ oz Homemade Simple Syrup (Click for Recipe)
 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters
 Orange Zest
 1 Orange Twist
Method
1

Add Scotch, sweet vermouth, simple syrup, bitters, and cubed ice to a mixing glass.

2

Stir for 30-45 seconds.

3

Strain into a lowball glass over fresh cracked ice.

4

Express orange twist over top.

5

Garnish with orange twist.