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Spirit-Forward · Anytime · Autumn
Rusty Nail
Scotch and Drambuie over ice, lemon peel twisted over the top. Honeyed, herbal, and only two ingredients deep.
- Base
- Scotch
- Glass
- Old fashioned glass
- Method
- Build
- Strength
- 31.53% ABV
Ingredients
Servings
- 45 mlScotch Whisky
- 25 mlDrambuie
How to make
Technique
Build · 10–15sBuilding straight in the glass keeps it simple and preserves any fizz.
- Pour all ingredients directly into an old fashioned glass filled with ice.
- Stir gently.
Serve
Glass
Old fashioned glassAlso fine: Double old fashioned glass, Rocks glass, Tumbler
Garnish
Garnish with lemon zest.Twist the peel over the surface first — that spray of oil is most of what you smell.
Taste & nutrition
31.53%ABV
147kcal
1.94Drinks
StrengthSpirit-forward
Sweet to dryOff-dry
Estimated from ingredient amounts and assumed ABVs — not a lab measurement.
Good to know
- Chill your glass first for a colder, better-tasting drink.
History
Yearmid-20th century
PlaceUSA
Created byUnknown (popularised 1960s)
The Rusty Nail is simply Scotch whisky sweetened and softened with Drambuie, the Scottish honey-and-herb liqueur. The combination goes back decades but became fashionable in the mid-20th century, notably at New York's Club 21. It is warming, smooth and ideal as a nightcap. Adjust the Drambuie to suit your sweet tooth.
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