
1. Fill a rocks glass with ice. 2. Pour in the Scotch whisky and Drambuie. 3. Stir gently with a bar spoon. 4. Serve without garnish or with a lemon twist.
The Rusty Nail is a short Scotch cocktail that became especially popular in the second half of the 20th century. Its identity is built on the pairing of whisky with the honeyed herbal liqueur Drambuie. The drink is strong, slightly sweet, and warming. The smokier or more mature the whisky, the more the character of the cocktail changes.