A two-ingredient Scotch nightcap whose entire character is restraint: blended Scotch met by Drambuie, the honey-, heather-, and herb-laced Scotch liqueur, built over ice and stirred until cold. The result is round, gently sweet, and warming. Its origins are tangled — a 1937 trade-fair drink, the early-1960s bartenders of Manhattan's 21 Club, and a 1963 endorsement by Drambuie's Gina MacKinnon all have a claim — but it found its lasting fame as a Rat Pack favorite.
Garnish: Lemon Peel
Stirred · Rocks · Cubed
build
Fill a rocks glass with ice and pour the Scotch and Drambuie directly over it.
stir
Stir gently to chill and combine.
garnish
Express a lemon twist over the surface and drop it in (an orange peel is a common alternative).