Rusty nail (cocktail)
| IBA official cocktail | |
|---|---|
Rusty nail | |
| Type | Cocktail |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
| Standard garnish | Orange peel (optional) |
| Standard drinkware | Old fashioned glass |
| IBA specified ingredients† |
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| Preparation | Pour all ingredients directly into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir gently. |
| Commonly served | After dinner |
| † Rusty nail recipe at International Bartenders Association | |
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A rusty nail is a cocktail made by mixing Scotch whisky with Drambuie in a ratio ranging from 1:1 to 2:1. It is typically served on the rocks in an old-fashioned glass (also known as a rocks glass), though it can be served "up" in a stemmed glass. The cocktail's origin goes back to the 1937 British Industries Fair, but it gained widespread popularity in the 1950s after being endorsed by New York's 21 Club. Its prominence grew further a decade later when it became the go-to cocktail of the Rat Pack.