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Rusty Nail cocktail

Duos & Trios (Liqueur Forward) December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Auld Alliance cocktail containing Compass Box Great King Street Artist's Blend Scotch, Drambuie Liqueur in a Old-Fashioned.

Directions

  • Add ice to mixing glass
  • Pour ingredients into mixing glass
  • Stir well with bar spoon
  • Fill old-fashioned glass with fresh ice
  • Strain mixture into ice-filled old-fashioned glass
  • Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

The Rusty Nail cocktail is history in a glass, honoring the ancient diplomatic relationship between Scotland and France through two iconic Scottish spirits.



This sophisticated cocktail combines the smoky complexity of Johnnie Walker Black Label with the honeyed heather notes of Drambuie, creating a layered sipping experience that's surprisingly smooth yet wonderfully complex. Each sip delivers whisky's familiar warmth followed by Drambuie's herbal sweetness, making it perfect for contemplative evenings by the fire or as a digestif after a hearty meal. The Rusty Nail cocktail is remarkably simple to prepare—just two ingredients stirred with ice—making it an ideal introduction to whisky cocktails for those who find neat Scotch intimidating. This versatile drink pairs beautifully with rich, savory dishes like blue cheese, smoked salmon, or dark chocolate desserts, the whisky cutting through fat while the Drambuie complements sweet elements.

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