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Rusty Nail cocktail

Rusty Nail Recipe

The Rusty Nail is a warming Scotch cocktail, with a recipe featuring whisky and Drambuie honey liqueur. This simple two-ingredient mixed drink offers smoky Scotch flavors sweetened by Drambuie's honeyed herbs and spices. A classic digestif from the 1960s, the Rusty Nail recipe is perfect for cold nights and Scotch lovers seeking a smooth nightcap.

Glass Type

Tumbler

Strength

Ingredients

1

Details

Glass: Tumbler
Makes: 1 serving
Strength:

Flavor Profile:

🍊 bitter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill a tumbler with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Pour Scotch whisky and Drambuie over the ice.

  3. 3

    Stir gently to combine and serve.

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