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How to Make the Rusty Nail Cocktail in 2 Minutes

Enjoy this sweeter version of the classic Rusty Nail cocktail. This super-flavored cocktail is ready in no more than 2 minutes!

Rusty Nail Cocktail

My husbandย and I have long joked about the Rusty Nail Cocktail. When we have the opportunity to order a cocktail and I say I don’t know what to get, he dares me to get a Rusty Nail.

I always thought of this as a drink for tough old men with leathery skin who start sentences with, “Back in my dayโ€ฆ” All I knew of this classic cocktail is that it was Scotch-based, which is not typically my favorite spirit (because I’m too much of a wimp for it).

A Sweeter Cocktail Recipe

On my recent trip to the mega liquor store, I happened upon a bottle of Drambuieย and remembered that it is a key ingredient in the Rusty Nail. On a whim, I decided to buy it and finally find out what this drink is all about.

The classic recipe is around three parts scotch to one part Drambuie, but I thought that would be too strong for me. Since Drambuie is scotch blended with honey and spices, I decided to change the proportions to make a sweeter cocktail.

How to Make the A Sweet Cocktail?

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Rusty Nail Cocktail

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This sweeter version of the classic Rusty Nail cocktail is easy to make and very delicious.

  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 ounces Scotch whisky like Johnnie Walker Red
  • 1 ounce Drambuie
  • 1 slice lemon

 

Instructions

  1. Fill small rocks glass with ice.
  2. Pour Scotch and Drambuie over ice. Float lemon slice on top. Cheers!

 

  • Author: Andi
  • Prep Time: 2

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Friends, on the first sip of this drink, I was in love. Seriously, this is now one of my very favorite cocktails. It’s pretty to look at and easy to make too, so it’s just about perfect.  I strongly recommend this one!

Last but not least, if you want to surprise your guests with more types of cocktails, just give the following 3 recipes a try! They are certainly really different one from another and they are sure to please even the grumpier guest!

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  1. Bev @ The Make Your Own Zone says

    June 20, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    A rusty nail is one of my hubby’s favorite drinks (and he kind of falls into your “tough old man” category). Often times when we order these in a restaurant the servers and/or bartenders aren’t familiar with it. But it really is a great classic cocktail and Drambuie is a wonderful sweet liqueur. It was fun to see somebody else who actually knows about rusty nails too! Thanks for sharing!

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    • The Weary Chef says

      June 21, 2013 at 6:17 am

      I’m surprised that the bartenders don’t know about this one because I thought it was a classic. Maybe it’s TOO classic and people are starting to forget about it. Your husband and I can try to keep it alive ;) Thanks so much for your comment, Bev. It’s great to meet you!

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    • Scotty says

      February 13, 2023 at 12:17 am

      For some reason, the original Rusty Nail recipe called for carefully pouring one of the liquors on top of the other and to NOT stir. Apparently, both liquids will keep moving slowly according to their densities, like a lava lamp. Two other liqueurs similar to Drambuie were made in the past – Glayva and Lochan Ora – but I am afraid they were discontinued.

      ★★★★★

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  2. [email protected] says

    June 15, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    I have never had a Rusty Nail before, in fact I also don’t have a cake for that drink! I better start doing research :)

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    • The Weary Chef says

      June 15, 2013 at 5:43 pm

      Ooh I bet Drambuie could especially be good in a cake! You should look into it :) Thanks for coming over!

      Reply
  3. Liz says

    June 14, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    went pretty far afield with this one (it’s pink!), but didn’t have the Drambuie and combining Scotch whiskey with honey whiskey (trying to emulate your honey flavors) seemed like too much whiskey. Sloe gin is sort of herby, so added a bit of that, too. Then upped the Scotch a bit. Then it was too strong, so more water. And another sweet cocktail is born :-) Like the lemon slice on top especially. I’m a fan of traditional rusty nails, but yes, they do put hair on your chest. (not really but you know that if you’ve had a few already)

    Well done, Andi. You rock :-) How’s the kiddos, btw?

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    • The Weary Chef says

      June 15, 2013 at 5:42 pm

      You created a whole new drink, but it sounds good and looks pretty! I love the lemon slice too. The kids are wearing me out but good ;)

      Reply

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