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Rusty To The Core

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (47)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack
3/4 fl oz Honey herbal liqueur (e.g. Drambuie)
1/4 fl oz Peated single malt whisky
1 fl oz Apple juice/apple cider (cloudy & unsweetened)
1/4 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Method

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of apple slice.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Rusty To The Core contains 211 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 19.9% alc./vol. (39.8° proof)
  • 24 grams of pure alcohol
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History

Created in 2010 by Julian de Feral at Lutyens Bar in London, England for his autumn menu.

Review

Honeyed herbal whisky liqueur with an apple brandy base, freshened with lemon juice and given a wisp of smokiness by a splash of Islay malt.

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Comments & Discussion

Jeremy Harrold
Intriguing. The Islay whisky elevates it from an honeyed apple cocktail to a drink with an edge. One to ponder as you drink.
score: 2
John Hinojos Premium Member
Great cocktail. I did go with Tom W.'s suggestion and lessened the Islay. Great mixtures of flavours which all blend well.
score: 1
Tom W
I prefer slightly less Islay (5ml). It's still smoky, just gives a bit more space for the calvados.
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Certainly benefits from adjusting according to how peaty your Islay is.
score: 2