Rusty Nail

I love Scotch. No bones about it. Either in a cocktail or by itself over rocks or neat. I love it, I really do. The smoky flavor, the long finish, need say more? Well I am going to even if I don't have to. The rusty nail is one of those cocktails that just tastes great. The only two ingredients are scotch and drambuie(a whisky liquor). Here is a photo of the finished cocktail


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For this cocktail I like to use a Macallan 12 year scotch. Some may say I am crazy for using a single malt scotch, but I beg to differ. This scotch is great in this cocktail and great if you just want to sip it alone.


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And of course you need some drambuie.


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The recipe is simple.
2 oz scotch
1 oz Drambuie
Combine these two ingredients in a glass over ice and stir. Garnish with lemon twirl if so inclined.

For me this is a great cocktail to start a night. One of these sets the pace for the entire night. I won't only drink these but it gets me in the mood for the more simpler cocktails.
Until next time folks.