rusty nail

Scotch-Drambuie cocktail drink

A rusty nail is a cocktail made with Scotch whisky and Drambuie, a honey-and-herb-flavored Scottish liqueur.

The drink is typically served on the rocks: He ordered a rusty nail after dinner.

The name likely comes from the drink's amber color.

In its literal sense, a rusty nail is simply a nail that has oxidized.

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scotch

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highball · rocks · neat · stirred · nightcap · bartender · mixology · spirits · amber · honeyed

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G