CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1934–1959
Rusty Nail
Scotch and Drambuie, stirred cold and served on a big cube.
1937Historical classicResearched
The Rusty Nail is a two-ingredient after-dinner drink of Scotch whisky and Drambuie. It appears in print in the late 1930s and became a mid-century staple. The honeyed, herbal Drambuie softens the Scotch without hiding it.
- Rusty Bob
- Drambuie Scotch
THE RECIPEHoneyed, herbal and strong
Ingredients
- Scotch whisky45 ml
- Drambuie20 ml
- Lemon peelto garnish
Method
Stir the Scotch and Drambuie with ice, strain over a large ice cube and garnish with lemon peel.
Rocks glass · large ice cube · lemon peel