The Origin Of The Rusty Nail, The Rat Pack's Signature Drink - Chowhound

Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty Like many classic cocktails, the Rusty Nail, a 1960s-era favorite made from Scotch whisky and the luxe Scotch-based liqueur Drambuie, has a somewhat mysterious origin story. It's a recipe combination that seems obvious; after all, there's no more natural pairing in the world than a liqueur and the spirit it's made from. While Drambuie has been on the market since the late 19th…