What glass do you use for a Flying Dutchman?

A Flying Dutchman is traditionally served in a Old-fashioned glass.

How strong is a Flying Dutchman?

A Flying Dutchman has an estimated ABV of 31.20%.

How many calories are in a Flying Dutchman?

A Flying Dutchman contains approximately 181 calories per serving.

Flying Dutchman

Glass Old-fashioned glass

Difficulty Easy

Calories ~181 kcal

ABV 31.20%

Ingredients

Gin 2 oz
Triple sec 1/2 oz

Instructions

In an old-fashioned glass almost filled with ice cubes, combine the gin and triple sec. Stir well.

Strong Classic

The Flying Dutchman is a clean, spirit-forward cocktail built from gin and triple sec served over ice in an old-fashioned glass. At over 31% ABV it is one of the stronger simple two-ingredient builds, with the gin's botanicals complemented by the sweet orange character of the triple sec. The minimal recipe allows the quality of both spirits to dominate.

History & Origins

The Flying Dutchman takes its name from the legendary Dutch ghost ship of maritime folklore, destined to sail the seas forever. As a cocktail, it appears in mid-20th century American bartending guides as a short, strong gin-and-orange-liqueur build. Its precise creator is unknown and its authorship is disputed.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: juniper and gin botanicals with a sweet, bright orange note from the triple sec. Palate: strong and spirit-forward with gin's herbal complexity balanced by the light sweetness and citrus of the triple sec. Finish: dry, botanical, and warming with a faint orange peel bitterness.

juniper orange herbal dry botanical

Pro Tip

Use a high-quality gin with pronounced juniper and a premium triple sec rather than a cheaper orange syrup-based liqueur for the best expression of this simple two-ingredient drink.

Data verified September 2017

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