Rusty Nail – IBA

Name: Rusty Nail – IBA
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: Blended Scotch whisky — 45 ml; Honey herbal liqueur (e.g., Drambuie) — 25 ml

A herbal and sweet whiskey cocktail ∙ Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 37%

Ingredients

~183 kcal per serving

Servings

Blended Scotch whisky45 ml
Honey herbal liqueur (e.g., Drambuie)25 ml

Garnish

Lemon twist

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Pour all ingredients: Blended Scotch whisky 45 mlHoney herbal liqueur (e.g., Drambuie) 25 ml directly into an old fashioned glass filled with ice
Stir gently
Garnish with a lemon twist

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.