Rusty Nail

Name: Rusty Nail
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: Blended Scotch whisky — 45 ml; Honey herbal liqueur (e.g., Drambuie) — 15 ml; Angostura aromatic bitters — 2 dashes

A sweet and herbal whiskey cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 34.8%

Ingredients

~151 kcal per serving

Servings

Blended Scotch whisky45 ml
Honey herbal liqueur (e.g., Drambuie)15 ml
Angostura aromatic bitters2 dashes

Garnish

Lemon twist

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Stir all ingredients with ice: Blended Scotch whisky 45 mlHoney herbal liqueur (e.g., Drambuie) 15 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 2 dashes
Strain into the ice-filled glass
Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and use as garnish

History

Rusty Nail is a classic Scotch whisky cocktail blending whisky with sweet honey herbal liqueur, likely Drambuie. Its origins trace to the 1940s and gained popularity in 1950s New York. Known for its warming and smooth yet slightly sweet profile, this drink offers comforting richness with hints of spice and oak, making it a timeless favorite among whisky lovers.