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

Copa Old-fashioned glass

Dificultad Easy

Calorías ~181 kcal

ABV 31,20%

Ingredientes

Gin 2 oz
Triple sec 1/2 oz

Instrucciones

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

Strong Classic

El Flying Dutchman es un cóctel limpio con predominio de los espirituosos, elaborado con ginebra y triple sec servido sobre hielo en un vaso old-fashioned. Con más de un 31% de ABV, es una de las construcciones simples de dos ingredientes más fuertes, con los botánicos de la ginebra complementados por el carácter dulce a naranja del triple sec. La receta mínima permite que la calidad de ambos espirituosos domine.

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 septiembre 2017

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