"Although the famous cocktail drink “The Rusty Nail” took awhile to become truly popular, it has now managed to permanently cement its name in most bars all across the world. Many well-known variations of it have been created over time, and it is now one of the most famous Scotch based drinks in existence.
This drink is fun to order when out, but it is always handy to know how to make one yourself.
The classic Rusty Nail is primarily composed of Scotch, Drambuie, and a lemon twist that is used as garnish. A basic form of The Rusty Nail has been around for almost 80 years, and the iconic drink that we still consume today has been around for over 50. Despite how long this cocktail has been around for, it really only started to become popular in the 1960s. Now, however, more people are starting to order it than ever before.
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A Short History of The Rusty Nail
The first time that The Rusty Nail came into existence was the year of 1937. It was known as the “B.I.F”, and it was a mixture of Scotch and Drambuie, much like the drink that we know and love today. The Rusty Nail continued to evolve for the next few years, and it took awhile for it to finally earn its own name and iconic recipe. Before it acquired the name “The Rusty Nail”, it was referred to as both “D&S”, and “Little Club No. 1”.
Finally, in the early 1960s, The Rusty Nail acquired its iconic name. The creation of The Rusty Nail recipe is often attributed to the “21 Club” that was located in Manhattan, and the name was cemented when the chairwoman of Drambuie Liqueur Company endorsed the drink. The Rusty Nail was one of the main drinks that the infamous Rat Pack consumed, and this fact is most likely why it managed to grow so quickly in popularity.
Today, it’s still as popular as it once was. It has remained a favorite among many, and it most likely will not be going away anytime soon.
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How to Make Your Own Rusty Nail
- 4.5 cl (9 parts) Scotch Whisky
- 2.5 cl (5 parts) Drambuie
- Lemon Twist
- Ice
Fill a 16-ounce glass completely with crushed ice. Then, pour in the five parts of Drambuie and the nine parts of Scotch. Make sure to stir very gently, as you do not want to move the ice too much. Stir until a thick frost develops on top of the drink. Use the lemon twist as garnish, and enjoy!
Various Adaptations
A variation of The Rusty Nail can be made with any aged spirit, but Scotch is traditionally used. There are many popular adaptations that are still consumed to this day.You can choose to make The Rusty Ale, which consists of adding a shot of Drambuie to beer and drinking it without ice. Or, you can make a Smoky Nail, which uses Islay whiskey in place of Scotch.
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There is also The Railroad Spike, which has become a very popular brunch drink. It consists of four parts of cold brew coffee, and one part Drambuie. Generally, it is served in a very tall glass with crushed iced.
The Clavo Ahumado, which is Spanish for “smoky nail”, is also a great choice. This adaptation contains mezcal instead of the traditional Scotch.
Last but not least, don’t forget The Donald Sutherland. This drink has Canadian Rye Whiskey instead of Scotch, and people rave about it." - Source
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