Rusty Nail

Whiskey · Rocks

Scotch and Drambuie — Scotland's heather-honey liqueur stretched over its grain whisky. The quintessential after-dinner Highball of the Rat Pack era.

GlassRocks
GarnishNone
ABV32%
Categoryclassic
Flavorhoney, smoky, herbal, after-dinner

Ingredients

  • Blended Scotch Whisky1.5 oz
  • Drambuie0.75 oz
  • Lemon Peel1 twist

Method

  1. Add Scotch and Drambuie to rocks glass filled with ice
  2. Stir to combine
  3. Garnish with lemon peel

Pro Tips

  • Scotch + Drambuie — whisky meets its honeyed-herbal sibling.
  • Traditional 2:1 ratio; some bars go 1:1 for sweet drinkers.
  • Twist of lemon peel, no fruit — this is a grown-up drink.