Classic cocktail
Rusty Nail
Scotch and honeyed herbal liqueur over ice.
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What you will need
Ingredients for one drink
- 45 ml Scotch whisky
- 25 ml Drambuie
- 1 twist Lemon peel
Bar tools
Jigger, Bar spoon, Strainer
How to make it
- Pour Scotch and Drambuie over ice in a rocks glass.
- Stir gently and finish with a lemon twist.
BEHIND THE DRINK
The story & background
The Rusty Nail keeps the formula compact: Scotch whisky and Drambuie, finished with lemon peel. The whisky contributes its character while the liqueur adds sweetness and herbal notes.
This spirit-led drink depends on accurate measures and controlled dilution. Stir with fresh ice until chilled; choose the base spirit first, then use the supporting ingredients in the written proportions.
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