How to Make a Rusty Nail Cocktail

Just from the name, you know the Rusty Nail is going to hurt. But the thing about this drink is that it hurts good. After a hard day at the office, loosen that tie, light a cigarette, and pour yourself a Rusty Nail. You'll feel like a man, and that's a promise.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Scotch
• Drambuie
• Highball glass
• Spoon
• Ice

1. Fill your highball glass with ice. Make it the cubes, not that crushed stuff, which has the nasty habit of melting too fast and thus watering down your drink. This deprives you of flavor.
2. Add 2 ounces of scotch.
3. Go ahead, buy some Drambuie Add 3/4 ounce of Drambuie .

Tips & Warnings

• The Rusty Nail is yet another classic cocktail that has nearly gone extinct. By mixing and drinking this strong, delicious cocktail, you are helping to preserve a crucial piece of bygone American history.
• Don't drink too many of these bad boys, as they are 100% liquor. Best to keep it to one, or maybe two or three if you've had a particular bad day on the job.