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Rusty Nail
The liqueur smooths and wonderfully combines with Scotch whisky. The proportions of Scotch to Drambuie vary wildly and are a matter of taste. However...
John CARR
3rd February at 13:36
Certainly very pleasant, anda Bona fide classic, but I can see how turning this into a sour is going to improve it. The intense sweetness of the Drambuie is hard to get past, even with increasing the booze and bitters. After a few experiments of both single malts and blended scotches I ended with 4:1 Johnny Walker black and Jerry Thomas bitters for extra tang, but really you could go in almost in direction you please/that your palate takes you.
3rd February at 13:39
Nice workout for my new-second hand Krosno whisky glasses too. A very fitting stage to play upon.
22nd January at 18:50
My riff on the Rusty Nail uses one dash of Angostura Bitters and two dashes of Black Walnut Bitters to lend a toasty, nutty complexity that complements the Scotch and sweet liqueur. Rusty Walnut, anyone?
22nd January at 19:06
Rusty Walnut - 45ml Blended Scotch - J&B Rare or Monkey Shoulder, 15ml Drambuie, 1 dash Angostura Bitters, 2 dashes Black Walnut Bitters. Serve in a Gibraltar Glass over a 1 inch ice cube
24th April 2024 at 18:24
I recommend to try it by replacing Scotch with Rye. 2:1 Rye:Drambuie +2 dash Angostura Bitters; just perfect!
29th March 2023 at 19:39
Did not try the cocktail (no Drambuie available), but what in the world is the picture? How would it be possible to get pink on a Rusty Nail? Hilarious to me!
30th June 2023 at 21:43
I am sure that is just lighting. ?
29th March 2023 at 20:23
We do like to amuse! Obviously, wrong image has replaced the original. Please bear with us. That said, adding bitters will colour, more the wrong glass and garnish that troubles me.
5th November 2022 at 20:50
Love Rusty nails.
I have tried this drink with many different types of scotch and found the Dalmore Port Wood the best for the mix. It adds a nice exotic oaky aroma to it.
I have tried this drink with many different types of scotch and found the Dalmore Port Wood the best for the mix. It adds a nice exotic oaky aroma to it.
25th March 2022 at 00:43
Yes at 4:1. The perfect nightcap. Used to drink these with the other bartenders after our shift.
3rd July 2021 at 03:53
Great cocktail. We did it 4:1 to keep the sweetness down.
23rd November 2020 at 04:55
I like to use Johnnie Walker Black for these.