Flying Dutchman
The Flying Dutchman is a very strong gin spirit-forward cocktail, herbal and sweet on the palate. Stirred and served in a rocks glass.
- 3 min
- Rocks glass
- Stirred
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 47 out of 100
- Fruity
- 42 out of 100
- Bitter
- 30 out of 100
- Herbal
- 66 out of 100
- Boozy
- 100 out of 100
How to make a Flying Dutchman
To make a Flying Dutchman, stir with ice and strain into a rocks glass: 2 oz gin and ½ oz Triple sec.
You'll need
- Gin2 oz
- Triple sec½ oz
Instructions
- 1
Pour gin and triple sec into a mixing glass (any sturdy glass works).
- 2
Fill it with ice.
- 3
Stir for 20-30 seconds, until the outside is cold to the touch.
- 4
Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.
Why stir? Gin and triple sec are clear, so a gentle stir over ice chills and dilutes them without clouding the drink.
Flying Dutchman questions
What does a Flying Dutchman taste like?
Mostly herbal and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 32% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Flying Dutchman?
About 32% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Flying Dutchman and a Bluebird?
Both use gin and Triple sec. The Bluebird uses Blue Curacao and Bitters. Both are stirred, but the Flying Dutchman goes in a rocks glass and the Bluebird in a cocktail glass.
Should a Flying Dutchman be shaken or stirred?
Stirred. Gin and triple sec are clear, so stirring chills it while keeping it silky; shaking would cloud it with tiny bubbles.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
What glass do you serve a Flying Dutchman in?
A rocks glass.