The Rusty Nail dates back to the 1930s, but didnt gain popularity until the 1950s when the Rat Pack was considering this the “go to” drink in popular culture.

At its core, this is an old fashioned construction, 2 oz spirit and a sweetener with bitters. The original recipe in New York’s Club 21 was to combine all the ingredients in an old fashioned glass and add ice. I think our posted recipe creates a more refined version of the drink. This recipe calls for American Single Malt Scotch. I have tried many different versions using aged Scotch and Single Malt Whiskey and this is my personal preference of spirit. Lagavulin is my other prefered choice.

The whiskey sour is a classic that most have tried, and fairly easy to attempt at home. Try this cocktail featuring bourbon, lemon, simple syrup and egg whites to impress your guests.

When the “Licor de Elote” came to market, it intrigued many a cocktail enthusiast with its silky corn and umami flavors. Accenting the seasoned corn flavor in a cocktail is new grounds to be explored. I believe that this recipe is the best application of the unusual and amazing liquor. No surprise, it was released by the manufacturer itself… Nixta.

The Brown Derby is a classic cocktail that uses fresh grapefruit juice and honey simple syrup as its sweetener. This refreshing drink is always a hit for grapefruit fans.

Pecan infused bourbon is an old tradition and a fantastic base for this old fashioned style cocktail. The pecan infusion takes 5-7 days to make, but it is well worth the wait.