The Rusty Nail cocktail is a mixture of Scotch whisky and Drambuie. It’s a very simple whiskey cocktail that is basically a half-and-half recipe. What makes it a great drink is it manages to retain the flavor of both of its original ingredients. The Rusty Nail cocktail works by combining the powerful flavor of scotch whisky with the herbal flavor of Drambuie.
The Rusty Nail Cocktail works well because Drambuie is a liqueur created from Scotch whisky. By adding the sweeter liqueur, the strong flavour of the whiskey is dulled somewhat, which can allow non-spirit drinkers to appreciate the drink as well.
Rusty Nail Cocktail Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 measures of Scotch whisky
- 1 and 1/2 measures of Drambuie
Variations include a higher ratio of whisky to Drambuie, which provides more punch and less sweetness.
How To Make A Rusty Nail Cocktail
Pour both ingredients over crushed ice in a rocks glass or whiskey tumbler and stir gently. You can leave the ice whole if you prefer to not dilute the drink as much.
It’s best not to garnish the drink as it is already very flavorful. Some people like to add a twist of lemon, though.