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Rusty Nail

A warming scotch cocktail sweetened with honeyed Drambuie

scotchEasy~30% ABV
MethodBuildGlassRocks GlassIcelarge cubeGarnishlemon twist
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ozblended scotch
  • ¾ ozdrambuie
  • lemon twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Fill a rocks glass with a large ice cube.
  2. 2Pour scotch over the ice.
  3. 3Add Drambuie and stir gently to combine.
  4. 4Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in.
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History & Origin

This Rat Pack favorite from the 1960s remained a staple through the grunge era for those who preferred their whisky drinks sweet and strong.

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