Rusty Nail
A bold two-spirit nightcap of Scotch and Drambuie, stirred over ice; being all-spirit and crystal clear it pre-batches perfectly, with dilution coming purely from stirring or controlled water addition.
Ingredients
| Blended Scotch whisky | 2 oz |
| Drambuie | 0.75 oz |
| Total volume | 2.75 oz |
Garnish: Lemon twist
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Stirred · Easy · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the blended scotch whisky and drambuie to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- 2
Stir for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
- 3
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- 4
Garnish with lemon twist.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 22% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Blended Scotch whisky | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Drambuie | 9.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Rusty Nail FAQ
What's in a Rusty Nail?
A classic Rusty Nail is made with blended scotch whisky, drambuie. It's stirred and served in a rocks glass.
What is the ABV of a Rusty Nail?
A classic Rusty Nail is approximately 40.0% ABV — about 1.83 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Rusty Nail?
Stir it. The Rusty Nail is spirit-forward with no citrus, so stirring keeps it silky and crystal-clear.
How do I batch Rusty Nails for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 22% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.