Galvanised Nail

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Serve in

Martini glass...
2 fl oz Dewar's 12 Year Old Scotch whisky
½ fl oz Drambuie liqueur
¼ fl oz St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
½ fl oz Pressed apple juice
¼ fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Scotch and honeyed spice with a hint of apple and elderflower plus some lemon freshness.

About:

Created in 2003 by yours truly (Simon Difford), taking inspiration from the Rusty Nail.

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