Nutty Scotsman

Other Family • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Nutty Scotsman cocktail containing Compass Box Great King Street Artist's Blend Scotch, Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Drambuie Liqueur, Milk, Single cream / half-and-half in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

0.75 fl oz Compass Box Great King Street Artist's Blend Scotch or alternative
0.75 fl oz Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur or alternative
0.75 fl oz Drambuie Liqueur or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.75 fl oz Milk
0.75 fl oz Single cream / half-and-half

Directions

Chill martini glass
Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
Add ice to shaker
Shake vigorously
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Dust with grated nutmeg

Cocktail Description

Meet the Nutty Scotsman—a silky fusion of Scotch whisky and coffee that's like dessert in a glass with just enough boozy backbone to remind you it's not a milkshake.

This elegant cocktail combines the smoky depth of Johnnie Walker Black with the rich coffee notes of Mr Black and the honeyed spice of Drambuie, all smoothed out by milk and cream for a velvety mouthfeel. Each sip delivers a perfect balance of bitter coffee, sweet honey, and warming whisky with a nutmeg finish that ties everything together beautifully. The Nutty Scotsman is surprisingly simple to make despite its sophisticated flavor profile—just shake, strain, and dust with nutmeg. It shines as an after-dinner drink when you want something more interesting than coffee but less intense than straight spirits, though it's equally at home during cocktail hour on a chilly evening. This creamy concoction pairs wonderfully with chocolate desserts, spiced cookies, or even savory dishes like aged cheese plates where the whisky notes can complement the umami flavors.