Rusty Nail
Scotch and honeyed Drambuie stirred over ice with a lemon twist. Sweet heather and smoke in the definitive two-ingredient whisky cocktail.
29% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
148 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Scotch1 ½ oz
- Drambuie¾ oz
- Lemon Peel(optional)1
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Rusty Nail close to the original.
Instead of Scotch
- Bourbon— sweeter
- Irish Whiskey— softer, no smoke
Instead of Drambuie
- Bénédictine— herbal-honeyed, no scotch base
Instructions
Pour the Scotch and Drambuie into an old-fashioned glass almost filled with ice cubes.
Stir well.
Garnish with the lemon twist.
Pairs well with
Honeyed Drambuie over Scotch settles in with smoky, rich fireside snacks:
- Smoked salmon on oatcakes
- Honey-glazed walnuts
- Aged cheddar wedges
- Petticoat shortbread
Also known as
RustRust nail
Similar taste
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