Classic Rusty Nail
The Classic Rusty Nail is a simple, potent cocktail typically made with Scotch whisky and Drambuie, a honey-and-herb liqueur. It's a stirred, spirit-forward drink served in an old-fashioned glass, often garnished with a lemon twist. The name is thought to refer to the drink's golden-amber color, reminiscent of a rusty nail.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a pure spirit-based cocktail, it is very low in carbohydrates, protein, and fat, providing almost all its calories from alcohol. A standard serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, with negligible amounts of vitamins or minerals.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 175 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 15 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
| Pyridoxine (B6) | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 90 ml) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Rusty Nail is a classic 'digestif' or after-dinner cocktail, prized for its warming, slightly sweet, and herbal profile. Its simplicity—just two main ingredients—makes it a benchmark for understanding how the quality of the base Scotch dramatically affects the final drink.
