Royal Nail

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass...
2	fl oz	Old Pulteney 12yo single malt
½	fl oz	Drambuie liqueur
1	dash	Peychaud's Aromatic Bitters

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How to make:

STIR ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Originally created made by stirring 2 shots of Johnnie Walker King George V with 1 shot of Drambuie The Royal Legacy Of 1745 and 1 dash Peychaud’s aromatic bitters. This original version really was a case of two British Royals being bittered by a yank and excellent it was to.

About:

Created in 2010 by yours truly (Simon Difford) at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

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