A Rusty Nail

Big Time Drink In '60's & 70's
With Scotch & Drambuie
Famous Drink Recipe

I'm afraid to admit it, but I remember how popular a Rusty Nail was in the 1960's and 70's.

"Everyone" was trying one, in part because the "rat pack" celebrities (remember Frank, Dean, Sammy, etc.) happened to mention on more than a few occasions that was what they enjoyed.

I don't have customers order many of these anymore unless I put the drink on the restaurant special sheet. I must be getting old(er) because a lot of the restaurant guests have never heard of a Rusty Nail or if they have they hint that it must be an old person's drink. Maybe so ...my husband and I still enjoy one once in a while, especially on a chilly winter evening.

My husband reintroduced me to this drink on just such an evening last winter. We were at home reading when I mentioned I was chilly and thought I'd turn up the heat. Instead, he got up and put a throw across my lap and said he knew a way to warm me up even more.

I could hardly believe what I heard! But then he brought me a Rusty Nail. "Remember this drink?" he asked.

A little disappointed, I still graciously accepted the beverage. It was indeed good and warmed me within a few minutes. That night, in bed, I said, "Good Night, Rusty." :-)

This two liquor drink combines a fine Scotch (Dewars, Cutty Sark, J & B or Johnny Walker) with the sweet honey taste of Drambuie, a Scotch based liqueur. It is usually served on the rocks, but can also be enjoyed "up" (no ice).

Rusty Nail
Famous Restaurant Drink Recipe
Preparation time: 1 minute. Serves 1.

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