Method
- Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
- Add Irish whiskey.
- Add Irish Mist.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with orange zest.
About the Black Nail
The Black Nail is a simple sour cocktail combining Irish whiskey with Irish Mist liqueur. It has a smooth, sweet character with herbal notes from the liqueur.
History
The Black Nail was invented between 1947 and 1952 in New York, starting as a St. Patrick's Day specialty following the creation of Irish Mist liqueur in 1947.