Cocktail
Rusty Nail
How to make a Rusty Nail - the refined classic of Scotch whisky and Drambuie. Just two ingredients, quickly stirred and wonderfully warming. Recipe.
3 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Old Fashioned glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Rusty Nail is elegance in its purest form: two ingredients, no frills. Scotch whisky meets the honey-sweet herbal liqueur Drambuie to create a warm, round drink. In the 1960s it was the epitome of cool, and it remains a timeless pleasure to this day.
Instructions
- Fill a tumbler with ice cubes.
- Add Scotch whisky and Drambuie to the glass.
- Stir cold briefly with a bar spoon.
- Express a lemon zest over the glass.
- Drop the zest into the glass as a garnish and serve.
Garnish: Lemon zest
Pro tip: The ratio of Scotch to Drambuie can be adjusted to taste - more Drambuie makes the drink sweeter and more honeyed, more Scotch makes it drier.
Frequently asked questions
What is Drambuie?
Drambuie is a Scottish whisky-based liqueur refined with honey, herbs and spices. It gives the Rusty Nail its characteristic sweetness.
Which Scotch works best?
A mild blended Scotch works wonderfully. A slightly smoky single malt adds extra depth to the drink.
Where does the Rusty Nail come from?
The drink became popular in the 1950s and 1960s and was one of the favorite drinks of the famous Rat Pack around Frank Sinatra.
Ingredients
- Scotch whisky4.5 cl
- Drambuie2.5 cl
- Ice cubesas needed
- Lemon zest1 piece
