Category:Nails

A nail is a generic class of cocktails, grouped by the similarity of the recipies by preparation, not taste.

Generic classification

• 2 parts Spirit
• 1 part Liquer

Most often served stirred on the rocks.

Named after the classic Rusty_Nail. Distinguished mainly by the 2:1 proportions, although occasionally it's seen as 3:2, (eg 1 1/2 oz spirit to 1 oz liqueur) or 3:1 . Many of the Highballs and Sours start with these proportions and add a non-alcoholic mixer.

A good rule of thumb when hearing a random recipe for the first time is to aim at these proportions with the liquor, then modify any other ingredients to suit.

Variations

• Stirring and straining to serve 'up' Manhattan
• Adding a significant garnish Rob_Roy

See Also

• Dirty Mother
• Golden Russian
• Gin and It