Highland Fling Cocktail
CLASSIC · SCOTCH

Highland Fling Cocktail

A refined Scotch stirred cocktail that bridges the Rob Roy and the Martinez, pairing smoky whisky with lush sweet vermouth and a savory olive garnish for a drink that feels both timeless and unexpected.

Ingredients
Scotch45 ml
Cocktail Olive
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Brine · Caramel · Oak · Olive · Vanilla · Woodsmoke

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Add 45ml Scotch whisky, 30ml sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes orange bitters to a mixing glass.

  2. 2

    Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for 20–25 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a cocktail olive and serve immediately.

From the Bartender

The vermouth ratio here is intentionally more generous than a Rob Roy - dial it back to 20ml if you prefer a drier, more Scotch-dominant build, or lean into a blended Scotch for approachability versus an Islay single malt for full smoke impact.

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