How To Make A Rusty Nail
The history of the Rusty Nail is a bit hazy, but most credit its invention to New York's 21 Club in the 1960s.
Rusty Nail Ingredients
- 2 ¾ oz Scotch
- ¾ oz Drambuie
Rusty Nail Directions
- Combine all ingredients in mixing glass with ice.
- Stir.
- Strain into chilled rocks glass over fresh ice
- Enjoy.
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Yield: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 198
Updated: 2022-05-31

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