Rusty Nail Cocktail

Well it’s that time again, time for another edition of Cooking with Astrology.  This month we are celebrating with our Scorpio friends and family.  Last year’s inspiration, Ryan Gosling went and had a baby with Eva Mendes… so he is OUT!  Sorry ladies, but only single/unattached men are allowed to be imaginary dates.  So I went on a quest for a replacement, and found a Scottish hottie…..

Hence the iconic Scottish Rusty Nail Cocktail, made with Scotch Whisky, Drambuie, and a lemon twist.  As my dad would say, “this drink will put hair on your chest”!!  This drink is not for the faint of heart, it is hard core! Perfect for those cold, winter nights in Scotland.  Oh how I would like to share one of these with Gerard Butler!

So we start with this Rusty Nail Cocktail, then move on to this delicious Split Pea Soup with Homemade Croutons and Bacon {recipe coming soon}…..

Then these traditional Cornish Pasties for the main course…..

and Lemon Curd Tarts for dessert…..

I searched and searched for an “official” recipe for the Rusty Nail, and most Scottish sites list equal parts of Drambuie® {unique blend of aged Scotch Whisky, spices and heather honey}, and Scotch Whisky with a lemon twist.  I also found many recipes that suggested using less Drambuie® for a sweeter drink.  I was going for authenticity, so I went ahead and used equal parts. Play with it and see which way you prefer it.  Then come back and let me know. 😉

Fill cocktail shaker with ice and add the Scotch Whisky and Drambuie®…..

Unlike a martini, we are using a bar spoon to stir to combine…..

Strain into an ice filled Old Fashioned Glass {wide brim with thick base} and serve with a lemon twist…..

Here is last year’s Cooking with Astrology Scorpio meal:

Moroccan Butternut Squash Soup

Chicken Tagine with Olives & Lemons

Moroccan Orange Cake

Avocado & Date Smoothie

You can also find your own sign’s Cooking with Astrology meal on my pinterest board:
Follow Cooking with Curls’s board Cooking with Astrology on Pinterest.

Enjoy!!

Rusty Nail Cocktail

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Serves	1
Prep time	5 minutes
Meal type	Beverage

We're getting our Scottish on with this delicious Rusty Nail Cocktail.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Ounces Drambuie
• 1 1/2 Ounces Scotch Whisky
• lemon twist

Directions

Fill cocktail shaker with ice.

Pour Drambuie and Scotch Whisky into cocktail shaker. Shake to combine.

Strain into ice filled glass.

Garnish with a lemon twist.

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