1 serving
Rusty Nail ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Scotch Whisky | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 1.8 parts |
 Herbal liqueur | 25 ml | 2.5 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: Expressed lemon zest
Method
How to make Rusty Nail
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill the rocks, prepare fresh serving ice, and ready the Expressed lemon zest.
- 02
Measure scotch whisky, drambuie accurately before opening any carbonated ingredient.
- 03
Add the non-carbonated ingredients directly to the chilled rocks.
- 04
Pour both ingredients directly over large fresh ice and stir gently until just chilled.
- 05
Check the fill level and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon without over-diluting the drink.
- 06
Finish with Expressed lemon zest and serve immediately while fresh.
Tasting profile
What does Rusty Nail taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Rusty Nail questions
What is in a Rusty Nail?
Kokto’s build uses scotch whisky and herbal liqueur.
How long does a Rusty Nail take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 3 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Rusty Nail prepared?
It uses a built method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Rusty Nail alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B003https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/rusty-nail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved