Rusty Nail
Stir, strain, rocks, low-ball glass
Peaty single malts will require more Drambuie to shine through; blended scotch much less
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- I know it's a classic and I'm a fan of 2-ingredient-drinks but this is oversweet and just not that appealing.
- Add a lemon peel and dash of angostura.
- Tried it with Famous Grouse and 2:1/2 proportions. Might like a bit more Drambuie. Second try was 1:1 Islay & blended, and a fat 1/2 oz Drambuie. More interesting.
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Dave Stolz's recipe (which is 2 oz Scotch and 1/2 oz Drambuie) calls for including a wide lemon peel and one dash of Angostura bitters. Muddle the lemon zest, Drambuie, and bitters to express the lemon oil. Add a large ice chunk or two to three ice cubes then add the Scotch. Stir briskly to blend and chill.
Very nice.
http://www.smallscreennetwork.com/video/758/home_bar_basics_rusty_nail/
I reduced the scotch from 2-1/2 to 2 oz to make a more reasonably-sized drink. Robert Hess calls for 1-1/2, but I think that works for a bar where the amount of spirit is controlled. 2-1/2 oz into the mixing glass should be sufficient. I do like the idea of a lemon twist to accent the honey in the Drambuie and a dash of Angostura for complexity.