Stirred Scotch Rusty Nail with Lemon

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A smooth and sweet classic with Scotch whisky and Drambuie, enhanced by a hint of citrus. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Scotch whisky, Drambuie, lemon twist for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 1.5 oz Scotch whisky and 1.5 oz Drambuie.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup ice cubes and stir gently for 30 seconds until the glass is frosty and the drink is well-chilled.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a chilled rocks glass through a strainer to remove ice.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink by twisting it over the glass, then drop the twist into the glass as a garnish.

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