Timeless Classic

Rusty Nail

Smoky Scotch mellowed by golden heather-honey herbal liqueur over slow-melting rock ice.

Whiskey Built One large clear ice cube 2 min · 34% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Wide lemon peel twist

Blended Scotch Whisky 45 ml
Honeyed Herbal Scotch Liqueur 22.5 ml

Preparation

Place a large ice cube into a chilled old-fashioned glass.
Pour in Scotch whisky and honeyed herbal Scotch liqueur, stirring 15 seconds to chill and bind.
Express a bright lemon twist across the glass and drop it in.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Don't own specialty Scotch liqueur? Stir pure honey with hot water, a tiny pinch of fennel/rosemary, and extra Scotch for an uncanny fireside match.

Scotch Whisky 60 ml
Runny Honey 15 ml
Hot Water 5 ml
Orange or Lemon Zest + Pinch of Rosemary 1 pinch

At-Home Steps

Dissolve honey in hot water with a tiny pinch of crushed rosemary or orange zest for 1 minute, then strain into a rocks glass.
Add ice and Scotch whisky, stirring gently for 15 seconds.
Garnish with a strip of lemon peel.

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How do you make Rusty Nail at home with everyday ingredients?

Don't own specialty Scotch liqueur? Stir pure honey with hot water, a tiny pinch of fennel/rosemary, and extra Scotch for an uncanny fireside match. Ingredients: 60 ml Scotch Whisky, 15 ml Runny Honey, 5 ml Hot Water, 1 pinch Orange or Lemon Zest + Pinch of Rosemary. Steps: Dissolve honey in hot water with a tiny pinch of crushed rosemary or orange zest for 1 minute, then strain into a rocks glass. Add ice and Scotch whisky, stirring gently for 15 seconds. Garnish with a strip of lemon peel.

What is the full craft bar specification for Rusty Nail?

Rusty Nail (Whiskey, 34% ABV) is prepared built with one large clear ice cube and garnished with wide lemon peel twist. Ingredients: 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Blended Scotch Whisky, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Honeyed Herbal Scotch Liqueur.